pilgrim's hymn; Buddhist pilgrim's song
A traditional hymn sung by Buddhist pilgrims, often during temple visits or religious processions. The term is specific to Japanese Buddhist practice.
The pilgrims walked the mountain path while chanting a pilgrim's hymn.
At this temple, a practice session for pilgrim's hymns is held every morning.
Standard kanji spelling for Buddhist pilgrim's hymns.
Variant with ご in kana; commonly seen in modern contexts.
From 御 (honorific prefix) + 詠歌 (song, poem). The term is deeply rooted in Japanese Buddhist pilgrimage traditions, particularly associated with the Shingon sect.