JLPT N1
法要
法要 is the formal Buddhist ceremony. It’s the main religious part of a memorial service for the deceased.
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法事 houji, the entire memorial event
Noun
Buddhist Memorial Service (The Ceremony)
A formal Buddhist ceremony, led by a monk, held to pray for the soul of a deceased person. These services are conducted at specific intervals after death, such as on the 49th day, and on anniversaries like the 1st, 3rd, and 7th year.
Example
来週 、 祖父 の 一周忌 の 法要 が あります 。
Next week, we have the first-anniversary memorial service for my grandfather.
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