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altar in Japanese

altar in Japanese is 祭壇 — altar means a raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

altar in Japanese

祭壇
noun
Pronounced: saidan
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

What does "altar" mean?

  1. noun A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
    "The couple exchanged vows at the altar."
  2. noun Figuratively, anything treated as sacred enough to sacrifice something else for.
    "He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career."
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altar in a sentence

  • The couple exchanged vows at the altar.
  • Candles were lit on the altar before the service began.
  • He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career.

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What is "altar" in Japanese?

"altar" in Japanese is 祭壇. altar means: A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

How do you pronounce 祭壇?

"altar" in Japanese is 祭壇, pronounced "saidan".

How do you use "altar" in a sentence?

Example: "The couple exchanged vows at the altar." In Japanese, "altar" is 祭壇.

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