捧(ささ)げ物(もの)

ささげもの
noun
offering; tribute; oblation
religionculture
1. offering; tribute; oblation
Something offered to a deity, spirit, or respected person as a gift of devotion, gratitude, or sacrifice.
神(かみ)への捧(ささ)げ物(もの)を用意(ようい)した。
I prepared an offering for the gods.
祭壇(さいだん)に捧(ささ)げ物(もの)が並(なら)べられていた。
Offerings were arranged on the altar.
この作品(さくひん)は亡(な)き師匠(ししょう)への捧(ささ)げ物(もの)として書(か)かれた。
This work was written as a tribute to the late master.

Composed of 捧(ささ)げる (to offer; to dedicate) + 物(もの) (thing). Used in both religious and secular contexts. In religious usage, it refers to physical offerings placed at altars or shrines. In secular usage, it can refer to a creative work, performance, or gesture dedicated to someone.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 供(そな)え物(もの): offering (at a shrine, grave, or altar) — the more common everyday word for offerings placed at Buddhist altars or graves
  • 貢(みつ)ぎ物(もの): tribute — specifically something given to a superior or ruler, often implying obligation
  • 奉納(ほうのう)品(ひん): votive offering — a formal offering dedicated to a shrine or temple

Related Words

Compare: 供(そな)え物(もの) (offering)
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