noun
Shinto offering of cloth, rope, or paper
A ritual offering in Shinto, typically consisting of cloth, rope, or paper strips. Used in formal or ceremonial contexts.
神社に幣帛を奉納する。
They dedicate a cloth offering to the shrine.
The term is composed of 幣 (hei, 'offering') and 帛 (haku, 'silk' or 'cloth'), reflecting its use as a ritual offering in Shinto. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.