also: たましずめのまつり
noun
ceremony for the repose of a soul
A ritual to calm and console the spirit of the deceased. Often associated with Shinto or Buddhist practices.
鎮魂祭は、故人の霊を慰めるために行われます。
A repose-of-soul ceremony is held to console the spirit of the deceased.
noun
ceremony to pray for the long life of the emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.
A specific court ritual, historically performed to pray for the health and longevity of the imperial family. Rare in modern usage.
古くは、鎮魂祭が天皇の長寿を祈るために宮中で行われていた。
In ancient times, a ceremony to pray for the emperor's long life was held at the imperial court.