奉ほう献けん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

dedication; offering; consecration

Used for formally dedicating or offering something to a deity, shrine, or noble cause. Often implies a solemn, respectful act. The noun form is common, and the する verb is transitive.

• 神じん社じゃに神酒みきを奉ほう献けんする。

  They offer sacred sake to the shrine.

• 彼かれは生しょう涯がいを教きょう育いくに奉ほう献けんした。

  He dedicated his life to education.