English–Japanese
“memorial service” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikuyō
Example
寺で先祖の供養をします。tera de sen zo no ku yō o shi ma su
I hold a memorial service for my ancestors at a temple.
How to say “memorial service” in Japanese
“Memorial service” in Japanese is 供養 (kuyō).
Refers to honoring the dead or Buddhist beings by giving offerings in a ritual act of remembrance.
Example sentences with 供養
遠方に住む親族も、オンラインで供養に参加します。en pō ni su mu shin zoku mo o n ra i n de ku yō ni san ka shi ma su
Relatives who live far away also take part in the memorial service online.
Tips for using 供養
- The noun can also describe memorial rites for animals, showing that 供養 (kuyō) centers on respectful remembrance rather than only on human ancestors.