Japanese

さんれつ
Meaning: attendance; participation (in a ceremony)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

参
列

Example sentences

I attended my friend's wedding.
祖父の葬式に参列した。
I attended my grandfather's funeral.
私たちは大聖堂でクリスマスのミサに参列した。
We attended the Christmas Mass at the cathedral.
彼は宮中で行われる儀式に参列した。
He attended a ceremony held in the Imperial Palace.
その儀式には、多くの親王たちが参列した。
Many Imperial Princes attended the ceremony.
葬儀には近親者のみが参列した。
Only close relatives attended the funeral.
祖父の葬儀に参列するため、三日間の忌引きを取った。
I took a three-day bereavement leave to attend my grandfather's funeral.
宴には月卿雲客が参列した。
High-ranking court nobles attended the banquet.
本日はお二人の華燭之典に参列でき、大変光栄に存じます。
I am very honored to be able to attend the wedding ceremony of you two today.

Usage Notes

Refers to being present at formal ceremonies such as weddings or funerals.

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