忠ちゅう霊れい塔とう

noun

monument to the war dead; memorial tower for fallen soldiers

A specific type of memorial tower in Japan, often found at temples or public sites, dedicated to the spirits of those who died in battle. The term carries historical and solemn connotations.

• この寺てらの裏うら山やまには忠ちゅう霊れい塔とうが建たっている。

  A monument to the war dead stands on the hill behind this temple.

• 忠ちゅう霊れい塔とうの前まえで毎まい年とし慰い霊れい祭さいが行おこなわれる。

  A memorial service is held every year in front of the monument to the fallen soldiers.