noun
monk's fasting period; priest's fasting period
Buddhist term for the period from noon until 4am the next day during which monks traditionally fast.
非時には僧侶は食事をとらない。
During the fasting period, monks do not eat.
noun
afternoon meal; meal breaking the fast
Buddhist term for a meal taken after noon, which breaks the traditional fasting period.
非時をとる僧もいる。
Some monks take a meal after noon.
noun
food offered at a funeral
Refers to food provided to those attending a funeral; a more secular, practical usage.
葬儀のあと、参列者に非時がふるまわれた。
After the funeral, food was served to the attendees.