JLPT N1 Advanced
供養
Memorial service for the deceased or ritual retirement of cherished objects
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供養する suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb
Memorial Service
A Buddhist practice involving offerings of food, flowers, or incense to pray for the repose of a soul.
Example
毎年 、 お 墓 に 行って 先祖 を 供養 して います 。
Every year, we go to the family grave to hold a memorial service for our ancestors.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Retiring an Object with Thanks
The ritualistic and respectful disposal of cherished inanimate objects to express gratitude for their service.
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