Ema
/ˈeɪmə/
Definitions
- (n.) A Japanese wooden plaque on which Shinto worshippers write prayers or wishes, sometimes recognized in cultural heritage contexts.
The court considered the provenance of the ema in a case involving sacred artifacts.
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- ema
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Commentary
In legal contexts, ema may appear in cases concerning cultural property or religious freedoms.
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