年ねん回かい

noun

death anniversary; Buddhist memorial service

Refers to a Buddhist memorial service held on the anniversary of a person's death. Often used in the context of 年忌 (ねんき) or 年忌法要.

See also: 年忌

• 祖そ父ふの年ねん回かいに親しん戚せきが集あつまった。

  Relatives gathered for my grandfather's death anniversary service.

• 今年ことしは祖そ母ぼの七しち回かい忌きの年ねん回かいです。

  This year is the seventh anniversary memorial service for my grandmother.