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    shrine

    US /ʃraɪn/

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    UK /ʃraɪn/

    B2
    n.NounReligious place that honors a person or saint
    There is a wonderful Shinto shrine in my hometown

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    07:39Japan changes tradition for foreigners
    • So for example, they're trying to figure out the best way to label a shrine.

      So for example, they're trying to figure out the best way to label a shrine.

    • The word for shrine in Japanese is jinja, so they've been saying, "Should I call it, like, a jinja and shrine, or should I just call it shrine?

      The word for shrine in Japanese is jinja, so they've been saying, "Should I call it, like, a jinja and shrine, or should I just call it shrine?

    A2

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    06:16France protects abortion: BBC News Review
    • enshrine has the word shrine in it. Phil,

      enshrine has the word shrine in it. Phil,

    • OK. A shrine is a place of worship and

      OK. A shrine is a place of worship and

    B1

    I Tried Taichung's Most Popular Tourist Attractions

    11:13I Tried Taichung's Most Popular Tourist Attractions
    • I parked in front of this interesting shrine and this horse for some reason.

      I parked in front of this interesting shrine and this horse for some reason.

    • I parked in front of this interesting shrine and this horse for some reason.

      I parked in front of this interesting shrine and this horse for some reason.

    B1

    Rural Japan is Dying (but maybe it doesn't have to...)

    15:53Rural Japan is Dying (but maybe it doesn't have to...)
    • Not just this place, but there are places like Takaya Shrine and Chichibu Gahama nearby, so I hope it gets even more popular.

      Not just this place, but there are places like Takaya Shrine and Chichibu Gahama nearby, so I hope it gets even more popular.

    • They took me up the back mountain pass up to Fushimi Inari Shrine through this secret route last year,

      They took me up the back mountain pass up to Fushimi Inari Shrine through this secret route last year,

    A2

    What's "Hatsumode?"

    05:58What's "Hatsumode?"
    • Today we came to Kanda Myojin, Kanda Shrine.

      Today we came to Kanda Myojin, Kanda Shrine.

    • Today we came to Kanda Myojin, Kanda Shrine.

      Today we came to Kanda Myojin, Kanda Shrine.

    B1

    Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip

    12:21Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip
    • Kasuga Taisha is the most famous Shinto shrine in Nara.

      Kasuga Taisha is the most famous Shinto shrine in Nara.

    • The spacious shrine grounds are free to enter, but the highlight is the paid inner area where one can get a close view of the elegant main hall.

      The spacious shrine grounds are free to enter, but the highlight is the paid inner area where one can get a close view of the elegant main hall.

    B1

    Exploring Wakayama City | Osaka Side-Trip

    07:10Exploring Wakayama City | Osaka Side-Trip
    • From there, I'll go on a little exploration of the town on foot, checking out some of the historical buildings and local shops before heading to Awashima Shrine.

      From there, I'll go on a little exploration of the town on foot, checking out some of the historical buildings and local shops before heading to Awashima Shrine.

    • From there, I'll go on a little exploration of the town on foot, checking out some of the historical buildings and local shops before heading to Awashima Shrine.

      From there, I'll go on a little exploration of the town on foot, checking out some of the historical buildings and local shops before heading to Awashima Shrine.

    B1

    Pixar's Coco: Philosophy of Death – Wisecrack Quick Take

    08:34Pixar's Coco: Philosophy of Death – Wisecrack Quick Take
    • a shrine with pictures of departed ancestors so he's not forgotten and is able to visit the land of the living to see his daughter.

      a shrine with pictures of departed ancestors so he's not forgotten and is able to visit the land of the living to see his daughter.

    • but luckily his new pal Hector agrees to help him in exchange for putting up Hector's photo on his family's ofrenda--a shrine with pictures of departed ancestors--so he's not forgotten and is able to visit the land of the living to see his daughter.

      but luckily his new pal Hector agrees to help him in exchange for putting up Hector's photo on his family's ofrenda--a shrine with pictures of departed ancestors--so he's not forgotten and is able to visit the land of the living to see his daughter.

    B1

    Behind the Counter at a Japanese Fire Ramen Shop in Tokyo

    13:50Behind the Counter at a Japanese Fire Ramen Shop in Tokyo
    • Okay Before opening the shop he makes an offering to the kamidana miniature shrine often found in japanese homes and businesses So At 11 30 the shop finally opens and the customers file in Nice I guess they're regulars gota-san already knows what they're ordering I believe the first two customers ordered the shop's cold and spicy noodles a limited menu item during the summer a perfect way to cool Down from the heat as the bowl is refreshing, but also has a spicy kick So Dope he's using the teppan grill to cook the toppings But it's more regularly used during dinner time as the shop's menu expands offering a variety of grilled dishes to accompany his customers Alcoholic drinks during lunch hours though the shop mainly serves ramen Before noon the seats are already filled and the kitchen gets busier Nice the shop even offers a healthy diet menu with broccoli and grilled chicken among a variety of its other lunch menu sets Although it increases the complexity of dishes.

      Okay Before opening the shop he makes an offering to the kamidana miniature shrine often found in japanese homes and businesses So At 11 30 the shop finally opens and the customers file in Nice I guess they're regulars gota-san already knows what they're ordering I believe the first two customers ordered the shop's cold and spicy noodles a limited menu item during the summer a perfect way to cool Down from the heat as the bowl is refreshing, but also has a spicy kick So Dope he's using the teppan grill to cook the toppings But it's more regularly used during dinner time as the shop's menu expands offering a variety of grilled dishes to accompany his customers Alcoholic drinks during lunch hours though the shop mainly serves ramen Before noon the seats are already filled and the kitchen gets busier Nice the shop even offers a healthy diet menu with broccoli and grilled chicken among a variety of its other lunch menu sets Although it increases the complexity of dishes.

    • Before opening the shop, he makes an offering to the Kamidana, miniature shrine often found in Japanese homes and businesses.

      Before opening the shop, he makes an offering to the Kamidana, miniature shrine often found in Japanese homes and businesses.

    B1

    Shinjuku to Harajuku | Tokyo on Foot

    10:01Shinjuku to Harajuku | Tokyo on Foot
    • From there, I make my way to the National Stadium before carrying on to Takeshita Street in Harajuku via Togo Shrine.

      From there, I make my way to the National Stadium before carrying on to Takeshita Street in Harajuku via Togo Shrine.

    • From there I make my way to the National Stadium before carrying on to Takeshita Street in Harajuku via Togo Shrine.

      From there I make my way to the National Stadium before carrying on to Takeshita Street in Harajuku via Togo Shrine.

    B1