仏ぶつ滅めつ

noun

Buddha's death; the passing of the Buddha

Buddhist term referring to the death of the historical Buddha, often commemorated on the 15th of the 2nd month in the traditional calendar.

• 仏ぶつ滅めつの日ひには、多おおくの寺てらで法ほう要ようが営いとなまれる。

  On the day of Buddha's death, memorial services are held at many temples.

noun

very unlucky day; most inauspicious day

In the traditional six-day calendar (六曜), 仏滅 is considered the worst day for ceremonies and new beginnings, especially weddings. Often checked when scheduling important events.

See also: 六曜

• 結けっ婚こん式しきの日ひ取どりを決きめるとき、仏ぶつ滅めつは避さける人ひとが多おおい。

  When choosing a wedding date, many people avoid 仏滅 (the most unlucky day).

• 今日きょうは仏ぶつ滅めつだから、新あたらしいことを始はじめるのはやめておこう。

  Today is 仏滅, so let's not start anything new.