密教の首飾り

ささげる

to devote; to dedicate; to offer; to sacrifice

He devoted his whole life to medical research.

Can mean physically lifting something up respectfully, offering something to a deity, or dedicating one's life/efforts to a cause.

ち

blood; lineage

I scraped my knee and it bled.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.

possessive particle indicating belonging, attribution, or relationship

Mother's cooking is the most delicious.

Connects two nouns to show possession or attribution. The modifying noun comes before の, and the modified noun comes after. Can also connect clauses when nominalizing.

はんぶん

half; semi-; middle

I shared the cake with my younger brother, half each.

Refers to one of two equal parts. Can also be used as a prefix or suffix.

すいばん

suiban (shallow basin for flower arrangement)

I chose a beautiful suiban for flower arrangement.

A flat, shallow ceramic or metal vessel used for flower arrangement (ikebana) or bonsai.

particle indicating time, location, target, or indirect object

I plan to meet friends on the weekend.

Multiple uses: marks specific time (when), location of existence (where something is), target/recipient of action (to whom/what), or purpose. Context determines meaning.

まきちらす

to scatter; to spread; to broadcast (negative)

The factory is spreading a bad smell.

Often used for spreading things with a negative connotation, such as bad smells, rumors, or germs.

けいやく

contract; agreement

I went to the real estate agent to sign a contract for a new apartment.

Refers to a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties.