焚たき上あげ

noun

ritual bonfire; ceremonial burning of talismans and decorations

Shinto term for a bonfire, often held at temples or shrines, where old charms, talismans, New Year decorations, and other sacred items are respectfully burned.

• 正しょう月がつ明あけに神じん社じゃで焚たき上あげが行おこなわれた。

  After New Year's, a ritual bonfire was held at the shrine.

• 古ふるいお守まもりを焚たき上あげに出だした。

  I brought my old amulets to be ritually burned.

noun

ritual burning of offerings; goma fire offering

Refers to the act of burning offerings such as money, cedar sticks, or other objects as part of a religious ritual, similar to a goma (護摩) fire ceremony.

See also: 護摩 (ごま)

• 護ご摩まの焚たき上あげで願ねがい事ごとを祈いのった。

  I prayed for my wishes during the goma fire offering.