BUTSUDAN

Meaning of BUTSUDAN in English

[Japanese] The Japanese family altar where the house deities are venerated with flowers and dishes of food.

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BUTSUDAN — ˈbu̇tsəˌdän noun ( plural butsudan or butsudans ) Etymology: Japanese, from butsu Buddha + dan platform, altar : a small …
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