noun, takes する, intransitive verb

  1. going and worshiping (at a shrine or temple), visit (to a shrine or temple to worship).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
参拝 さんぱい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

nonplussed, three (in documents), going
サン まい.る シン (4th, N3)
I, myself, katakana mu radical (no. 28)
シ ボウ ム (Kentei 1)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
three, hair ornament, short hair or fur radical (no. 59)
サン セン (Kentei 1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
worship, adore, pray to
ハイ おが.む おろが.む (6th, N2)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
abundant, lush, bountiful
ホウ フ フウ
three
サン み みっ.つ (1st, N5)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ