Korean

제사
Meaning: ancestral rites; memorial service
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

오늘은 할아버지 제사를 지내는 날이다.
Today is the day we hold a memorial service for grandfather.
어머니는 제사 음식을 제반에 담아 제상으로 옮겼다.
Mother placed the ancestral-rite food on the ceremonial tray and carried it to the offering table.
제사를 지내기 전에 방 안에 병풍을 세웠다.
Before performing the ancestral rite, they set up a folding screen in the room.
할머니는 제사를 앞두고 제구를 깨끗이 닦았다.
Grandmother cleaned the ritual utensils before the ancestral rite.
마을에서는 자일에 작은 제사를 지냈습니다.
In the village, people held a small ancestral rite on the Rat Day.

Usage Notes

Refers to a ceremony honoring ancestors, typically involving food offerings.

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