unhappy event; funeral; occasion of mourning
Refers to a sad or solemn event, especially a death or funeral. Often contrasted with 慶事 (happy event).
Antonyms: 慶事
弔事のため、明日は会社を休みます。
I will take the day off tomorrow for a funeral.
慶事と弔事では、ふさわしい服装が異なる。
Appropriate attire differs between happy occasions and occasions of mourning.
happy event; auspicious event; occasion for congratulations
Compound of 弔 (mourning, condolence) and 事 (event, matter).