also: さんごん
three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups
Shinto ritual in which the bride and groom each take three sips from three cups, totaling nine sips. Also known as 三々九度.
See also: 三三九度
The three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups was performed at the wedding ceremony.
Standard kanji spelling for this Shinto ritual term.
Alternate reading; さんこん is more common.
From 三 (three) and 献 (offering), referring to the three cups offered three times each.