供物

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An offering presented to gods, Buddhas, or ancestors; items placed on an altar or grave as a votive offering (e.g., food, flowers).

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お盆には家族で供物を持ってお寺へ行った。

During Obon, the family took offerings to the temple.

祭壇には果物や花が供物として並べられている。

Fruits and flowers are placed on the altar as offerings.

亡くなった祖父のために、小さな供物を墓前に置いた。

I put a small offering at my late grandfather's grave.

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