遍路
へ
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ろ
Meanings
1
pilgrimage; Shikoku pilgrimage
Specifically refers to the pilgrimage circuit of 88 temples on Shikoku (四国八十八箇所). Often used in compounds like 遍路道 (pilgrimage route) or お遍路さん (pilgrim).
See also: 四国八十八箇所
I plan to go on the Shikoku pilgrimage next year.
2
pilgrim; Shikoku pilgrim
Refers to a person undertaking the Shikoku pilgrimage. Often seen with honorific prefix お (お遍路さん).
I saw a Shikoku pilgrim on the road.