Japanese

そうぎ
Meaning: funeral; funeral service
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

葬
儀

Example sentences

My grandfather's funeral was held quietly with only close relatives.
葬儀には多くの親族が集まった。
Many relatives gathered for the funeral.
故・佐藤氏の葬儀が昨日執り行われた。
The funeral of the late Mr. Sato was held yesterday.
祖父の葬儀で、お坊さんが静かに経を唱えていた。
At my grandfather's funeral, the monk was quietly chanting sutras.
その有名な政治家の葬儀は、国葬として執り行われた。
The famous politician's funeral was held as a state funeral.
彼は父の葬儀にモーニングを着用して出席した。
He attended his father's funeral wearing a morning coat.
葬儀のあと、僧侶にお布施を渡した。
After the funeral, I handed the offering to the monk.
葬儀には近親者のみが参列した。
Only close relatives attended the funeral.
彼は長男として、亡き父の葬儀で喪主を務めた
As the eldest son, he served as the chief mourner at his late father's funeral.
祖父の葬儀は、市内の斎場で行われた。
My grandfather's funeral was held at a funeral hall in the city.

Usage Notes

Refers to the formal ceremony for burying or cremating the dead. It is more formal than '葬式' (soushiki).

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