This is the 4316th most frequent Japanese word.
初詣
"初詣" (Hatsumōde) is the first shrine or temple visit of the year in Japan.
初詣 is used here to describe the traditional Japanese practice of visiting a shrine or temple to pray for blessings in the new year.
お正月には、家族で初詣に行きます。
During the New Year, I go to Hatsumode with my family.
初詣 is referred in the context of the activities done during the visit, such as praying.
今年の初詣では、健康と成功を祈りました。
During this year's Hatsumode, I prayed for health and success.
初詣 is used as an activity that one contemplates whether they have experienced or not.