恵方参り えほうまいり Also written 恵方詣り, 恵方詣 Meanings Noun New Year's visit to a shrine or temple which lies in a favorable (favourable) or lucky direction Kanji 恵 blessing. Read as エ. 方 direction. Read as ホウ. 参 take part. Read as まい. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists