Japanese word

参列

Pronunciation

Romajisanretsu

Meaning

  • nounattendance

Example

祖父の葬儀に参列します。so fu no sō gi ni san retsu shi ma su

I will attend my grandfather's funeral.

Illustration for 参列 (attendance)

More examples

式典への参列には、事前の登録が必要です。shiki ten e no san retsu ni wa ji zen no tō roku ga hitsu yō de su

Advance registration is required to attend the ceremony.

Core concept

Describes joining the people gathered at a formal ceremony, with attendance carrying a respectful and official tone.

Common phrases

  • 葬儀への参列sō gi e no san retsu

    attendance at a funeral

  • 結婚式への参列kek kon shiki e no san retsu

    attendance at a wedding

  • 式典への参列shiki ten e no san retsu

    attendance at a ceremony

Similar words

出席shusseki: Attendance at a scheduled event, including ceremonies, meetings, and classes.
列席resseki: Being present at a formal ceremony or gathering as an invited participant.
臨席rinseki: Presence at a formal event, especially by a person of high rank.

Definition in Japanese

式典や葬儀などに出席すること。shiki ten ya sō gi na do ni shus seki su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 参列 (sanretsu) combines 参 (san, "participate") and 列 (retsu, "line"), describing participation by joining the line of people at a ceremony.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 参列 (sanretsu) commonly refers to attending ceremonies such as funerals and weddings, while 出席 (shusseki) also covers meetings and classes.

Opposites

Related words

  • 参列者sanretsushaattendeenoun

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