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元始祭 (げんしさい, genshisai) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

元げん始し祭さい

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Meanings

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Festival of Origins (January 3)

A Shinto festival held on January 3rd, celebrating the origin of the imperial line and the nation.

元げん始し祭さいは毎まい年とし一いち月がつ三みっ日かに行おこなわれる神しん道とうの

Kanji

元beginning, former time, origin
始commence, begin
祭ritual, offer prayers, celebrate

Etymology

Formed from 元始 “origin, beginning” and 祭 “festival.” The name was given to the modern imperial rite held on January 3 to commemorate the origin of the imperial line.

祭さい

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The Festival of Origins is a Shinto ceremony held every year on January 3rd.