A light (lamp or candle) offered as a religious dedication — used in temples, shrines, and rituals.
法要では参列者が御明かしを手向けて故人を偲んだ。
At the memorial service, attendees offered lights (candles) in memory of the deceased.
神社の夜間参拝で、社前に御明かしが並んでいた。
During the shrine's nighttime visit, offering lights were lined up in front of the shrine.
古い写真には祭礼の御明かしが写っていることが多い。
Old photographs often show offering lights from festivals.