memorial gathering; meeting to remember the deceased
A social event where people gather to share memories of someone who has passed away, often less formal than a funeral.
先日、亡くなった友人の偲ぶ会に参加した。
The other day, I attended a memorial gathering for a friend who passed away.
Compound of 偲ぶ (shinobu, 'to remember fondly') and 会 (kai, 'meeting').