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There are thousands of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples throughout the nation of Japan, and the Japanese often visit one or more to make a wish in Japanese.

Why not visit one near you and make a wish in Japanese, too?

Today's Japanese phrase:

“Sukoyakani irare masuyoni!” 健やかにいられますように! = Help me stay safe and healthy!

“sukoyakani" 健やかに = safe and healthy, "irare" いられ = stay in, "masuyoni" ますように = May.. be../ I wish ... be..

I hope it will bring you good luck. Stay safe and healthy!

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