also: みなのか · さんしちにち
21st day after death; 21st day after birth
Buddhist term for the 21st day after a person's death, when a memorial service is often held. Also used for the 21st day after a child's birth, though this usage is less common.
Hold a memorial service on the 21st day after death.
Celebrate the 21st day after birth.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading みなぬか is the most common for this Buddhist term.
Alternate reading; also used, but みなぬか is more frequent.
On'yomi reading; rarely used and may be considered archaic or formal.
From 三 (three) + 七 (seven) + 日 (day), literally 'three-seven day', i.e., the 21st day. The reading みなぬか is a native Japanese reading (kun'yomi) of the characters.