noun
funeral service; memorial service
A formal ceremony to bid farewell to the deceased, similar to a wake or funeral. Often used in Buddhist contexts.
告別式は午前10時から営まれます。
The funeral service will be held from 10 a.m.
多くの参列者が告別
Many mourners attended the memorial service.
noun
farewell ceremony; send-off
A ceremony to say goodbye to someone leaving a workplace, school, or community, such as a retirement or graduation send-off.
定年退職者の告別式が行われた。
A farewell ceremony was held for the retiring employee.