death anniversary; monthly memorial date
Refers to the date of a person's death, observed annually or monthly. In Buddhist contexts, monthly memorial services may be held on this date.
今日は祖母の命日です。
Today is the anniversary of my grandmother's death.
毎月の命日にお寺でお参りをする。
We visit the temple on the monthly memorial date.
Next month is the anniversary of my grandfather's death.
Every year, I visit my father's grave on the anniversary of his death.
My mother's death anniversary is coming up soon.