ennichi
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4ADJ.
common, established, lucky, particular, special
VERB + ENNICHI
designated
ENNICHI + NOUN
day, days
PREP.
around
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noun
A day to have a special connection with a particular Japanese deity.
With the spread of Kanzeon worship among the common people, ennichi (days special to Kannon) were established. Although ennichi are not particular to Kannon, and are established for other hotokes and deities, those for Kannon were the earliest to be established and became the most popular.
After the January 10 rite during which business owners ask the god for his New Year's blessing, the 20th day of every month is designated as Ebisu's ennichi, his “special day.”
A festival or fair held on one of these days.
Visiting ennichi, or temple or shrine festival, has ceased to be so interesting and attractive as it was in former days when there was little else in the way of amusement than festivals of temple and shrine.
May 23- We will leave for a day trip to Kyoto ,after Breakfast. Guided on this day by Kurahashi Yoshio-Sensei, we will go to the Ennichi (Temple Sale) at Kitano-Jinja..At this Japanese "Flea-market" , one can find true bargains on kimono, scrolls, pottery, traditional instruments, etc.
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3With the spread of Kanzeon worship among the common people, ennichi (days special to Kannon) were established. Although ennichi are not particular to Kannon, and are established for other hotokes and
WiktionaryAfter the January 10 rite during which business owners ask the god for his New Year's blessing, the 20th day of every month is designated as Ebisu's ennichi, his “special day.”
WiktionaryObservance of lucky days, or ennichi, began around the 12th century , when Buddhist thought blended in with the common beliefs of the time. Which days are lucky? It depends on the temple or shrine you
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