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国葬儀 (こくそうぎ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

国こく葬そう儀ぎ

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Meanings

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noun

state funeral

Specifically used for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō in 2022. Compare with 国葬 (こくそう), the general term for a state funeral.

See also: 国葬

安あ倍べ元もと首しゅ相しょうの国こく葬そう儀ぎが日にっ本ぽん武ぶ道どう館かんで行おこなわれた。
The state funeral for former Prime Minister Abe was held at the Nippon Budokan.

Kanji

国country
葬interment, bury, shelve
儀ceremony, rule, affair

Similar words

国こく葬そう
国葬 is the general term for a state funeral, while 国葬儀 refers specifically to the 2022 funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō.

Etymology

Compound of 国 (こく, 'nation') + 葬儀 (そうぎ, 'funeral'). The term gained prominence in 2022 for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō.