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Definition and Synonyms for 祭壇
| 1. | 精霊棚 | 神への捧げ物や生け贄がなされる高くなった場所 |
| Altar | a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made | |
| Synonyms: | 供物台, 壇, 祭壇, 精霊棚, 聖壇 | |
| 2. | 聖卓 | 聖体拝領の行われるキリスト教会の聖卓 |
| Communion Table | the table in Christian churches where communion is given | |
| Synonyms: | 祭壇, 聖卓 |
Meanings for each kanji in 祭壇
| » | 祭 | ritual; offer prayers; celebrate; deify; enshrine; worship |
| » | 壇 | podium; stage; rostrum; terrace |
Categories 祭壇 is a member of
| 1. | 営造物 | 建築された物 |
| Structure | a thing constructed | |
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| 2. | 卓子 | 1本以上の垂直な脚に支えられ、上部が平らでなめらかな家具 |
| Table | a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs | |
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Sample Sentences for 祭壇
「大切な人が笑っている写真が祭壇や仏壇に飾られていれば、手を合わせたときに故人の声が聞こえてくると思うんです」と彼は話す。
"If a photograph of the smiling face of your loved one stands on the altar at the funeral or on the family altar, when you put your hands together to pray, you can hear their voice, I think," he says.
勉強する子ども、仕事につく大人、病を克服して健康を取り戻した人、その一人一人が、祭壇にささげられたろうそくのように、信じる人すべての希望を明るくします。
Every child who learns, and every man who finds work, and every sick body that's made whole - like a candle added to an altar - brightens the hope of all the faithful.
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