English–Japanese
“buddhist altar” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibutsudan
Example
祖母は毎朝、仏壇に手を合わせます。so bo wa mai asa butsu dan ni te o a wa se ma su
My grandmother puts her hands together at the Buddhist altar every morning.
How to say “buddhist altar” in Japanese
“Buddhist altar” in Japanese is 仏壇 (butsudan).
It is a dedicated place in a Japanese home where a Buddhist image and family memorial tablets are kept for daily remembrance and offerings.
Example sentences with 仏壇
家族が集まる前に、仏壇のろうそくに火をともします。ka zoku ga atsu ma ru mae ni butsu dan no rō so ku ni hi o to mo shi ma su
Before the family gathers, we light the candles on the Buddhist altar.
Tips for using 仏壇
- When families move or renovate a home, the position and treatment of a 仏壇 (butsudan) can become an important practical and cultural consideration.