通つ夜や見み舞まい

Meanings

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noun

sending food to a wake

A custom of sending food or a condolence gift to the bereaved family on the night of a wake (通夜). The term is specific to Japanese funeral practices.

通つ夜や見み舞まいとして、近きん所じょの人ひとがおにぎりを届とどけてくれた。
As a wake condolence gift, a neighbor brought us rice balls.

dance, flit, circle

Similar words

通つ夜や
通夜 is the wake itself, while 通夜見舞い refers to the act of sending food or a gift during the wake.
香こう典でん
香典 is a monetary offering for the funeral, whereas 通夜見舞い is specifically food or a gift sent on the night of the wake.

Etymology

Compound of 通夜 (つや, 'wake') and 見舞い (みまい, 'visit to inquire after someone's health' or 'condolence call'). The term reflects the custom of visiting the bereaved family during the wake and bringing food or gifts.