- branch of a sacred tree (esp. sakaki) with paper or cotton strips attached (used as an offering)Shinto
- sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica)see also 榊
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- branch of a sacred tree (esp. sakaki) with paper or cotton strips attached (used as an offering)
- sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica)
This meaning refers to a ceremonial object used in Shinto rituals. It symbolizes an offering to the deities and is often presented during religious ceremonies.
In this context, it identifies the specific plant species which holds religious significance in Shinto. This evergreen tree is often associated with purity and is used in various rituals.
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たまぐし玉串をささげる捧げるto offer a tamagushiたまぐしりょう玉串料offering for a tamagushiたまぐし玉串をもつ持つto hold a tamagushiしんぜん神前にたまぐし玉串をおく置くto place a tamagushi before the deityたまぐし玉串をほうのう奉納するto dedicate a tamagushiたまぐし玉串のつくり作りかた方how to make a tamagushiたまぐし玉串をかざる飾るto decorate with a tamagushiたまぐし玉串をむすぶ結ぶto tie a tamagushiたまぐし玉串ほうのう奉納offering of a tamagushiしんじ神事にたまぐし玉串をもちいる用いるto use a tamagushi in a religious ceremony
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