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じちんさい 地鎮祭
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1. ceremony for purifying a building site (before building commences); ground-breaking ceremony​Shinto
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2. Groundbreaking​Groundbreaking, also known as cutting, sod-cutting, turning the first sod or a sod-turning ceremony, is a traditional ceremony in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politicians and businessmen. The actual shovel or spade used during the actual groundbreaking is often a special ceremonial shovel meant to be saved for subsequent display.
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