Japanese word

葬儀

Pronunciation

Romajisōgi

Meaning

  • nounfuneral

Example

明日、祖父の葬儀に行きます。asu so fu no sō gi ni i ki ma su

Tomorrow, I will go to my grandfather's funeral.

Illustration for 葬儀 (funeral)

More examples

葬儀は来週の土曜日です。sō gi wa rai shū no do yō hi de su

The funeral is next Saturday.

Core concept

Describes a formal gathering that honors the dead person and carries out the customary funeral rites.

Common phrases

  • 葬儀の準備sō gi no jun bi

    funeral preparations

Similar words

葬式sōshiki: An everyday term for the ceremony and rites held after a person's death.
通夜tsuya: A gathering held before a funeral where family and friends pay respects to the dead.
告別式kokubetsushiki: A ceremony where family and friends formally say farewell to a dead person.

Definition in Japanese

故人を弔い、葬るために行う儀式。ko jin o tomura i hōmu ru ta me ni okona u gi shiki

Word origin

葬儀 (sōgi) combines 葬 (sō, "burial") with 儀 (gi, "rites"), so its structure links burial with a formal ceremony.

Usage tips

  • In English, a wake and a funeral are related but distinct events, with the wake often held before or after the funeral.

Other meanings

  • funeral servicenoun

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