before a god; before an altar
Refers to being in the presence of a deity, especially at a Shinto shrine or altar. Often used in contexts of worship, prayer, or ritual.
We hold the wedding ceremony before the altar.
神前に祈りを捧げた。
I offered a prayer before the deity.
Compound of 神 (shin, 'god') and 前 (zen, 'front'). The reading しんぜん is the standard on'yomi combination.