四し十じゅう九く日にち

noun

49th day after death; forty-ninth day memorial service

In Buddhist tradition, the 49th day after a person's death, when a memorial service is held. Often used in the context of Japanese funeral customs.

• 四し十じゅう九く日にちの法ほう要ようを営いとなむ。

  Hold a memorial service on the 49th day after death.

• 四し十じゅう九く日にちが過すぎるまでは、喪もに服ふくす。

  We remain in mourning until the 49th day has passed.