祖そ先せんの霊れいを祭まつる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

perform memorial rites for one's ancestors

A fixed expression referring to traditional Japanese ancestor veneration, typically involving offerings, prayers, and ceremonies at home altars or graves.

• お盆ぼんには家か族ぞくで祖そ先せんの霊れいを祭まつる。

  During Obon, the family performs rites for the spirits of their ancestors.