noun
Buddha's death; the passing of the Buddha
Buddhist term referring to the death of the historical Buddha, often commemorated on the 15th of the 2nd month in the traditional calendar.
仏滅の日には、多くの寺で法要が営まれる。
On the day of Buddha's death, memorial services are held at many temples.
noun
very unlucky day; most inauspicious day
In the traditional six-day calendar (六曜), 仏滅 is considered the worst day for ceremonies and new beginnings, especially weddings. Often checked when scheduling important events.
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結婚式の日取りを決めるとき、仏滅は避ける人が多い。
When choosing a wedding date, many people avoid 仏滅 (the most unlucky day).
今日は仏滅だから、新しいことを始めるのはやめておこう。
Today is 仏滅, so let's not start anything new.