御ご詠えい歌か

noun

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.

• 巡じゅん礼れいたちは御ご詠えい歌かを唱となえながら山やま道みちを歩あるいた。

  The pilgrims walked the mountain path while chanting a pilgrim's hymn.

• このお寺てらでは毎まい朝あさ、ご詠えい歌かの練れん習しゅう会かいが開ひらかれている。

  At this temple, a practice session for pilgrim's hymns is held every morning.