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VocabJLPT N1

altar

Noun

Definitions

1. altar
2. Altar

This noun refers to an altar, a raised structure or table used in religious ceremonies for offerings, worship, or rituals. It appears in contexts involving Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, or other religious settings. You may also encounter it when reading about funerals or memorial services in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, you can offer fruit at the altar too?!

Sentence 2

At last week's ceremony, the floral arrangement on the altar received high praise.

Sentence 3

Why is the altar so extravagant? Honestly kind of suspicious!

Sentence 4

Following the order of ceremony, flower offerings at the altar will be made one at a time.

Sentence 5

If we place the altar here, won't it narrow the flow of foot traffic?