noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
accompanying; attending on
Formal or historical term for accompanying a superior, especially in court or religious contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する.
天皇の行幸に供奉する。
Accompany the emperor on his visit.
高僧が貴人のもとへ供奉した。
A high-ranking monk attended on the noble.
noun
inner offerer (high-ranking monk)
Abbreviation of 内供奉. Refers specifically to one of the ten high-ranking monks serving at the inner offering hall in the imperial court. Historical term.
See also: 内供奉
内供奉の僧は、宮中の御斎会で重要な役割を担った。
The inner offerer monks played an important role in the imperial palace's Buddhist ceremonies.