水みず子こ供く養よう

noun

memorial service for a miscarried or stillborn child

Buddhist memorial service for a child who died before birth, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. Often involves Jizō statues and offerings.

See also: 水子

• お寺てらで水みず子こ供く養ようをしてもらった。

  We had a memorial service for our miscarried child at the temple.