sending food to a wake
A custom of sending food or a condolence gift to the bereaved family on the night of a wake (通夜). The term is specific to Japanese funeral practices.
As a wake condolence gift, a neighbor brought us rice balls.
通夜 is the wake itself, while 通夜見舞い refers to the act of sending food or a gift during the wake.
香典 is a monetary offering for the funeral, whereas 通夜見舞い is specifically food or a gift sent on the night of the wake.
Compound of 通夜 (つや, 'wake') and 見舞い (みまい, 'visit to inquire after someone's health' or 'condolence call'). The term reflects the custom of visiting the bereaved family during the wake and bringing food or gifts.