七しち七しち日にち

noun

49th day after death

In Buddhist tradition, the 49th day after a person's death, when a memorial service is often held. Also referred to as 四十九日 (しじゅうくにち).

• 七しち七しち日にちの法ほう要ようを営いとなむ。

  Hold a memorial service on the 49th day after death.

• 七しち七しち日にちが過すぎるまで、喪もに服ふくす習しゅう慣かんがある。

  There is a custom of mourning until the 49th day has passed.