揚あげ斎どき

noun

last memorial death anniversary

Buddhist term for the final death anniversary for which a memorial service is held, typically the 32nd or 49th. Related to 弔い上げ.

See also: 弔い上げ

• 祖そ父ふの揚あげ斎どきを営いとなみ、これで一ひと区く切ぎりとなった。

  We held the last memorial service for my grandfather, bringing things to a close.