Japanese Conversation · Level 116
60 words
Japanese word
葬式
Pronunciation
Romajisōshiki
Meaning
- nounfuneral
Example
祖父の葬式は来週です。so fu no sō shiki wa rai shū de su
My grandfather's funeral is next week.
More examples
葬式には親族が集まりました。sō shiki ni wa shin zoku ga atsu ma ri ma shi ta
Relatives gathered for the funeral.
Core concept
Centers on a public ritual through which family and other mourners honor the dead and make a formal farewell.
Common phrases
葬式に参列するsō shiki ni san retsu su ru
attend a funeral
葬式に出るsō shiki ni de ru
attend a funeral
葬式を行うsō shiki o okona u
hold a funeral
Similar words
葬儀sōgi: A formal ceremony held to honor a dead person and carry out funeral rites.
Definition in Japanese
死者を悼み、遺族や関係者が別れを告げるための儀式。shi sha o ita mi i zoku ya kan kei sha ga waka re o tsu ge ru ta me no gi shiki
Word origin
The compound 葬式 (sōshiki) consists of 葬 (sō, "bury") and 式 (shiki, "ceremony"), which together describe a ceremony for laying the dead to rest.
Usage tips
- In Japan, a 葬式 (sōshiki) can range from a small family gathering to a large public ceremony, so the word does not specify its scale.