祭壇(さいだん)

さいだん
noun
altar
religion
1. altar
A raised structure or table used for religious rituals, offerings, or memorial services. Used across religious traditions including Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity.
祭壇(さいだん)に花(はな)を供(そな)える。
To place flowers on the altar.
教会(きょうかい)の祭壇(さいだん)の前(まえ)で誓(ちか)いを立(た)てた。
They made their vows before the altar of the church.
故人(こじん)を偲(しの)んで、祭壇(さいだん)に写真(しゃしん)と遺品(いひん)が飾(かざ)られていた。
In memory of the deceased, photographs and personal belongings were displayed on the altar.

Usage

Used broadly across religious contexts. In Japanese funerals, a 祭壇(さいだん) is set up with the deceased's photograph, flowers, and offerings. Also refers to altars in churches, shrines, and temples.

Common collocations

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