
KANJI
斎
purification
abstinence, religious service, cleanse, worship
Kun'yomi
いみとき
On'yomi
さいせき
Example sentences
葬儀は市営の斎場で執り行われた。
The funeral was held at the municipal funeral hall.
昔の日本では、大事な儀式の前に斎戒する習慣があった。
In ancient Japan, there was a custom of performing purification and abstinence before important ceremonies.
神事に臨む前には、身を斎めて心を整えるのが習わしだ。
It is customary to purify oneself and compose one's mind before attending a divine service.
Practice exercises
1
斎場
ceremonial hall; funeral hall
Answer
さいじょう
2
斎
Answer
いつきときさい
3
斎
Answer
purificationabstinencefastingceremonial purity
4
斎服
ceremonial robes; vestments
Answer
さいふく
5
潔斎
purification; ritual ablution
Answer
けっさい
6
斎庭
sacred garden; ritual place (especially within a shrine)
Answer
ゆにわ