Buddhist service for hungry ghosts
A ritual in Japanese Buddhism to feed and comfort the spirits of the dead, especially those suffering as hungry ghosts (gaki). Often performed during Obon or at temples.
During the Obon season, a segaki service is held at the temple.
施餓鬼の法要に参列した。
I attended the segaki memorial service.
Standard kanji spelling for this Buddhist term.
From 施 (se, 'to give, bestow') + 餓鬼 (gaki, 'hungry ghost'). The term refers to the act of making offerings to hungry ghosts.