遍路

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 遍路, read へんろ, means the Shikoku pilgrimage or a pilgrim undertaking it.
• Basic usage: Context distinguishes the activity from the person on the pilgrimage.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Journey and person
  • In the example, 遍路の旅 means a pilgrimage journey.
  • 歩き疲れた遍路 means a pilgrim tired from walking.
• Recipient
  • In 遍路にお茶を出した, に marks the person served tea.