1. Noun

   light used as a religious offering

   see 御灯see 神灯

2. paper lantern (hung up near the door of performers and geishas)

Also written 御神灯【ごしんとう】goshintou、ご神灯【ごしんとう】goshintou、ご神燈【ごしんとう】goshintou