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奉納 (ほうのう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
dedication ; offering ; presentation
Refers to the act of formally dedicating or presenting something to a deity, shrine, or temple. Often used in religious or ceremonial contexts. The gloss 'oblation' is a more specialized religious term.
奉ほう 納のう さ れ た 絵え 馬ま が たくさん 掛か け て ある 。
Many dedicated votive tablets are hung up.
Kanji 奉 observance, offer, present 納 settlement, obtain, reap Similar words 寄き 進しん 寄進 refers specifically to donating land, buildings, or money to a temple or shrine, while 奉納 is broader and includes offerings of performances, objects, or other items.
献けん 納のう 献納 is a more general term for offering or presenting something to a superior or institution, not necessarily religious.
Etymology Compound of 奉 (ほう, 'to offer respectfully') and 納 (のう, 'to dedicate, pay'). The kanji combination directly reflects the meaning of presenting something with reverence.
