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shrine affairs; shrine administrative duties
The administrative and ritual duties involved in running a Shinto shrine. Includes managing ceremonies, maintaining shrine grounds, handling visitors, and conducting daily rituals.
社務を執り行う。
Carry out shrine duties.
お守りは社務所で購入できます。
Charms can be purchased at the shrine office.
宮司は長年にわたって社務に携わり、地域の祭りの運営にも力を注いできた。
The head priest has been involved in shrine affairs for many years and has also put effort into managing the local festivals.
Refers to the various duties required to operate and maintain a Shinto shrine, encompassing both administrative tasks and religious ceremonies. Most commonly encountered by visitors in the compound 社務所 (shrine office), where visitors can purchase charms, receive blessings, and make inquiries.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 社務所: shrine office (the most common use of this word)
- 社務を執る: perform shrine duties
- 社務日誌: shrine duty log
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 神事: Shinto ritual or ceremony (focuses on the religious aspect)
- 寺務: temple affairs (the Buddhist equivalent)
- 祭事: festival affairs; ceremonial duties