弔ちょう事じ

noun

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

• 弔ちょう事じのため、明日あしたは会かい社しゃを休やすみます。

  I will take the day off tomorrow for a funeral.

• 慶けい事じと弔ちょう事じでは、ふさわしい服ふく装そうが異ことなる。

  Appropriate attire differs between happy occasions and occasions of mourning.