second anniversary of a death
Buddhist memorial service held on the second anniversary of a person's death. Often used interchangeably with 三回忌 (さんかいき).
See also: 三回忌
Next month is the second anniversary of my grandmother's death.
Hold a memorial service on the second anniversary of the death.
First anniversary of a death.
Sixth anniversary of a death.
From 三 (three) + 周忌 (anniversary of death). The counting includes the first anniversary, so 三周忌 is the second anniversary.