also: はっそくのつくえ
eight-legged table (for religious offerings)
Archaic term for a low table with eight legs, historically used as a stand for offerings in Buddhist or Shinto rituals.
An eight-legged table is displayed in the temple's treasure hall.
Standard kanji form; reading はっそくのつくえ is the most common for this term.
Alternate kanji spelling using 脚 and 案; reading やつあしのつくえ is associated with this form.
Alternate spelling with 八つ; reading やつあしのつくえ.
Compound of 八足 (eight legs) and 机 (table/desk). The reading はっそく is a euphonic change from はちそく. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term refers to a specific piece of ritual furniture.