参詣

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 参詣 is read as さんけい and is a noun and する verb for visiting a shrine or temple in order to worship or pay respects.
• Basic usage: Visiting a mountain temple to worship appears in 山寺へ参詣する, while many people making such a visit appears in 大勢の人が参詣する様子.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A worshipful visit to a religious site
  • The purpose of visiting a shrine or temple to pay respects is central, rather than merely viewing the building as a tourist.
• Difference from 参拝
  • The meanings are close, though this term can place more emphasis on making the visit or pilgrimage to the shrine or temple.