御 ご幣 へい担 かつぎ

gohei katsugi

1. Not a ceremonial spear bearer.; Not leading the way (ceremonially).

1. Was a ceremonial spearbearer.; Was carrying a spear as part of a ritual.

1. Ritual spear-bearer; Processional spear-carrier

1. Mikotomo-carrying; Shinto ritual performer

1. Not a ceremonial spear-bearer.; Not taking responsibility for something.

1. Not a ceremonial spear-bearer.; Not taking on a ceremonial role.

1. Was a ceremonial spearbearer.; Was carrying a spear for a ceremony.

1. Offering bearer; Ritual spear carrier

1. Not a miko.; Not a ceremonial spear carrier.

1. Wasn't a ceremonial spear bearer.; Wasn't carrying a spear for the ceremony.

1. Probably a ceremonial spear bearer.; Probably someone carrying a *gohei* (sacred paper streamers).

1. Was not a standard-bearer.; Was not carrying a sacred wand.

1. Wasn't a standard-bearer.; Wasn't carrying a sacred wand.

1. Probably a best man.; Probably taking on a responsible role.

1. Was not a ceremonial spearbearer.; Was not carrying the spear.

1. If/when a ceremonial wand bearer…; If/when someone carried the ceremonial wand…

1. If one were to carry the sacred wand…; If carrying the sacred wand…

1. If/when carrying a ceremonial wand…; If one carries a ceremonial wand…