葬式

そうしき
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1A ceremony held to mourn and send off someone who has died, often including a wake and a farewell service.

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近所のおじいさんが亡くなり、明日葬式が行われる。

The old man next door passed away, and his funeral will be held tomorrow.

葬式には黒い服装で参列するのがマナーだ。

It's customary to wear black clothing when attending a funeral.

祖父の葬式で久しぶりに親戚一同が集まった。

All the relatives gathered together for the first time in a while at my grandfather's funeral.

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