似に姿すがた

noun

effigy; likeness; portrait; statue

Refers to a physical representation of a person, such as a statue, portrait, or effigy. Often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.

• 祭まつりでは、悪あく霊りょうを追おい払はらうために藁わらで作つくった似に姿すがたを燃もやす。

  At the festival, they burn an effigy made of straw to drive away evil spirits.

• その寺てらには、開かい祖その似に姿すがたが安あん置ちされている。

  A statue of the founder is enshrined in that temple.