護摩

Reading

Kana: ごま

Romaji: goma

Definition

noun

1

homa; Buddhist rite of burning cedar sticks before an idol to ask for blessings

(Buddhist term)

Kanji

護

Readings: ゴ、 まも.る

Meanings: safeguard, protect

摩

Readings: マ、 ま.する、 さす.る、 す.る

Meanings: chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape