sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica)
賢木
さかき
Noun
1.
sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica)
2.
evergreen (esp. one planted or used at a shrine)
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神社では、毎朝新しい榊に水が供えられます。
At the shrine, fresh sakaki branches are offered water every morning.
榊は、神道の儀式において重要な役割を果たす常緑樹です。
Sakaki is an evergreen tree that plays an important role in Shinto rituals.
地鎮祭では、土地の神を鎮めるために榊が用いられます。
In a ground-breaking ceremony, sakaki is used to appease the local deity.
庭に植えられた榊は、一年中美しい緑を保っています。
The sakaki planted in the garden maintains its beautiful green all year round.
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