祭壇
Meanings
1
A raised structure or table used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship in churches, temples, and shrines.
Flowers 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.