閼伽

あか

Meanings

1. Noun water offering to Buddha; holy water

Kanji

• 閼 obstruct; conceal. Read as ア.
• 伽 nursing; attending; entertainer. Read as カ.

Words containing 閼伽

• 閼伽棚 (あかだな) shelf for offerings (of water, flowers, etc.)

Word lists

• Buddhism

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