非ひ時じ

noun

monk's fasting period; priest's fasting period

Buddhist term for the period from noon until 4am the next day during which monks traditionally fast.

• 非ひ時じには僧そう侶りょは食しょく事じをとらない。

  During the fasting period, monks do not eat.

noun

afternoon meal; meal breaking the fast

Buddhist term for a meal taken after noon, which breaks the traditional fasting period.

• 非ひ時じをとる僧そうもいる。

  Some monks take a meal after noon.

noun

food offered at a funeral

Refers to food provided to those attending a funeral; a more secular, practical usage.

• 葬そう儀ぎのあと、参さん列れつ者しゃに非ひ時じがふるまわれた。

  After the funeral, food was served to the attendees.