also: たっけいぞう
crucifix
Specifically refers to a sculpted or artistic representation of the crucifixion of Christ, as opposed to the cross itself. Compare with 十字架像.
See also: 十字架像
A large crucifix was displayed above the church altar.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading たくけいぞう is more common than たっけいぞう.
Alternate reading; less common than たくけいぞう.
Compound of 磔刑 (crucifixion) and 像 (statue, image). The reading たくけいぞう is standard; たっけいぞう is a less common variant.