祭壇 (さいだん, saidan) Japanese meaning: altar | KotomoraFlowers were arranged on the church altar.
A mirror and sakaki branches are placed on a Shinto altar.
Usage patterns
祭壇を設けるto set up an altar
They set up an altar at the front of the ceremony hall.
祭壇に〈物〉を供えるto offer something at the altar
They offered flowers and fruit at the altar.
祭壇の前で〈動詞〉to do something in front of the altar
The attendees offered prayers in front of the altar.
