also: たましずめ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
repose of a soul; putting a spirit to rest
Only with reading ちんこん
Refers to the act of calming or laying a soul to rest, often through prayer or ritual. Used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
僧侶が鎮魂の祈りを捧げた。
The monk offered a prayer for the repose of the soul.
戦没者の霊を鎮魂
A ceremony was held to repose the souls of the war dead.
noun
memorial ceremony for the dead; requiem
Specifically a ceremony or ritual for the repose of a departed soul. Often used in religious or solemn contexts.
鎮魂祭は毎年秋に行われる。
The memorial ceremony for the dead is held every autumn.