JLPT N1
回忌
It’s a Buddhist term for the anniversaries of a person’s death. Memorial services are held on these days.
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一周忌 1st anniversary
三回忌 2nd anniversary
七回忌 6th anniversary
年回忌 general term for these anniversaries
Noun, Suffix
Death Anniversary (for Buddhist Memorials)
The anniversary of a person’s death, which is observed with a Buddhist memorial service called a 法要 (hōyō). It is used to count the specific years when these services are traditionally held.
Example
来年 は 祖父 の 七回忌 です 。
Next year is my grandfather's sixth death anniversary.
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