Translation guide
A speech given at a funeral or memorial service to honor and remember the deceased.
memorial address
Most common term for a speech at a funeral.
A formal speech delivered at a funeral or memorial service to pay tribute to the deceased.
The standard term for a memorial address, typically read aloud at a funeral by a representative of the bereaved family or a close friend.
In Japanese funerals, the memorial address (弔辞) is often read by a close friend, colleague, or family representative. It is usually written in formal, respectful language and may include personal anecdotes. Unlike some Western funerals, multiple people may give short addresses.
葬儀で友人が心のこもった弔辞を読んだ。
At the funeral, a friend read a heartfelt memorial address.
A softer, more personal expression often used in less formal settings or when speaking to children. Literally 'words of farewell'.
It was very painful to give the memorial address.
A more literary or formal term, often used in written programs or announcements rather than in everyday speech.
After the memorial address was delivered, attendees offered flowers.