慰霊祭
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Meanings
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A formal ceremony to honor and console the spirits of the deceased, often held for disaster victims or war dead.
A memorial service was held for the victims of the earthquake.
A memorial service is held every year on the anniversary of the end of the war.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で慰霊祭を行うto hold a memorial service at a place
Every year, a memorial service is held for the war dead.
- 慰霊祭に参列するto attend a memorial service
The bereaved family attended the memorial service.
- 慰霊祭を営むto conduct a memorial service
A memorial service for the victims was conducted at the temple.