英語訳
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The Negi proceeds via the Rōmon (two-storied gate) and prostrates once at the Tanao Shrine, then passes through the Chūmon (middle gate) and enters via the Karado (Chinese-style door) to take a seat in the Tōrō (transparent corridor). First, at the Karado, he removes his shoes, performs a bow (yū), and advances on his knees to just below the seat, prostrates once, then knee-walks to the circular seat (en-za), performs a bow while seated, sits at ease, and draws in his robe skirts. The Shamusho representative (seated on the outer veranda, on a circular seat) waits briefly, then takes a seat in the Tōrō from inside the妻戸 (side door). The Imi-ko takes a position at the foot of the sacred steps along with the Hafuri-kata. The ten-ku and clan members (ujibito) take their seats at the west Watari-dono. Two junior officials proceed to the Hafuri-kata's offering station. Next, the Azukari-dayū (chief custodian official) presents the sacred key to the Shō-hafuri (chief Hafuri) (proceeding and withdrawing in the customary manner). Next, the Shō-hafuri rises from the seat and opens the sacred door (all present prostrate). Next, the Kannagi (head shrine official) rises from the seat and proceeds into the inner sanctum (the Hafuri also enter together, as is customary). Next, the Shō- and Gon-negi advance to attend at the Ō-yuka (main floor). Next, the Gon-hafuri and Kataoka Negi advance to attend at the sacred steps. Next, the Kataoka Hafuri and Shingū Negi advance to attend at the sacred steps. Next, the Shingū-sama and Ōta Negi take their places at the foot of the sacred steps, while shrine officials of lower rank line up in order on both sides (the protocol is: bow while seated, rise from the seat, advance to the Doi [earthen platform], draw in robe skirts, the two main officials stand side by side and prostrate once, then return to their seats; all other officials do likewise). Next, the oil torches (aburashoku) are brought forward. The two officials on the Ō-yuka take hold of them (these are not used when it is not yet dark). Next, the sudare (bamboo blinds) are rolled up and the large eight-legged table (dai-hakkya-ku) is set in place. Next, the sacred chopsticks (one pair). Next, the boat-shaped sacred rice (carried on a flat wooden tray). Next, the boat-shaped sacred rice cakes (same). Next, carp (served on earthenware). Next,
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fowl (same). Next, sea bream (same; one piece per serving, offered five times). Next, eggplant (same; offered twice: first four pieces, then two). Next, skate/ray (placed in the sacred chest). Next, sacred confections (same). Next, sea bream (offered as koma-goryō [horse provisions] behind the Ō-yuka and the shrine officials). The round trays (maru-ban) are all cleared away to the Hafuri-kata. (At the Ō-yuka, the Shō-negi passes the empty trays to the Gon-negi [and so forth], which are passed down in order to the Hafuri-kata. During the sacred offering, the Gon-negi acts as customary.)
Next, the ten-ku performs the Hafuri-kata's sacred offerings (in the same manner as for the Negi-kata), and the round trays are all cleared away to the Negi-kata. (At this time, the first of the ten-ku advances to the east base of the Gonden [auxiliary shrine] steps, stacks the empty trays upon the sacred table, and the ten-ku returns to the seat.) Next, sacred sake is offered. (The Shoshi carries the sacred cup; the Negi-kata advance it to the Watari-dono; the Bettō [administrator] carries the sake ewer and fills the cup, then passes it to the most junior shrine official.) Next, the sudare are lowered. Next, the Shamusho representative and the Ujigami-hafuri (clan shrine Hafuri) advance to the Doi, prostrate once, return to their seats, and the junior officials return to their seats in order of rank. (During this interval, the Azukari-dayū presents the sacred keys of the Seven Shrines to the respective Hafuri.) The Kataoka Negi does not return to his seat but proceeds directly to his assigned shrine. Next, those from the Shingū and below each proceed to their respective shrines. (The two officials of Kifune proceed directly to Kifune.) The Shō-negi takes the norito (ritual prayer) seat. Next, the Kannagi and Hafuri take their norito seats. Next, the Gon-negi once again advances to the Ō-yuka, sets two sacred table-stands (o-daiban), and prepares the outer sanctum sacred offerings. The Gon-hafuri advances to the Doi and transfers the sacred offerings (with musical performance). When this is completed, the two main officials take their norito seats. The Azukari-dayū comes to the outer veranda of the Tōrō and announces that the Kataoka norito recitation is complete. At that point, the five officiants (go-kan) recite the norito (two prostrations, two stanzas) and the ritual percussion concludes. Next, the Gon-negi and Hafuri rise from their seats, advance to the front of the shrine, remove the outer sanctum sacred offerings, and return to their seats. Next, the Kannagi and Hafuri rise from their seats...