初はつ詣もうで

noun

first shrine visit of the New Year

Refers to the traditional Japanese custom of visiting a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple during the first few days of the new year, typically from January 1st to 3rd.

• 毎まい年とし、家か族ぞくで初はつ詣もうでに行いきます。

  Every year, I go to the first shrine visit of the New Year with my family.

• 初はつ詣もうでおみくじを引ひいた。

  I drew a fortune slip at the first shrine visit of the New Year.