起龕

Reading

Kana: きがん

Romaji: kigan

Definition

noun

1

ceremonial removal of the coffin from the house (lay person) or temple (priest) (Zen Buddhism)

(Buddhist term)

Kanji

起

Readings: キ、 お.きる、 お.こる、 お.こす、 おこ.す、 た.つ

Meanings: rouse, wake up, get up

龕

Readings: カン、 ガン、 れい

Meaning: alcove for an image