湯立

ゆだて

Also written ゆだち, 湯立て, 湯立ち

Meanings

1. Noun Shinto ritual in which a shaman or priest soaks bamboo grass in boiling water and sprinkles the water on worshippers (originally a form of divination, later a purification ceremony, now primarily used to pray for good health) See also: 巫女 (みこ).

Kanji

• 湯 hot water. Read as ゆ.
• 立 stand. Read as たて.

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