摂せっ社しゃ

noun

auxiliary shrine

A smaller shrine within the precincts of a main shrine, dedicated to a deity closely related to the main shrine's deity. Often contrasted with 末社 (massha, a subordinate shrine of lower rank).

See also: 本社

• この神じん社じゃには、本ほん社しゃのほかに三みっつの摂せっ社しゃがある。

  This shrine has three auxiliary shrines in addition to the main shrine.