葬式
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Base noun form. Refers to a funeral ceremony or service. Used in contexts like 『葬式に出席する』 (sōshiki ni shusseki suru, 'to attend a funeral').
Theme
User and their neighbor, Yoshiko, are chatting in the community garden about recent events in their neighborhood.
葬式
そうしき
funeral
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'solemn ceremony' for saying goodbye. 『葬式』 (sōshiki, 'funeral') sounds like 'so solemn' — it's a formal funeral service.
Cultural Note
In Japan, funerals are often Buddhist or Shinto ceremonies. People wear black and offer incense, and it's customary to give 『香典』 (kōden, 'condolence money') to the bereaved family.
Forms
Base: 葬式Base noun form. Refers to a funeral ceremony or service. Used in contexts like 『葬式に出席する』 (sōshiki ni shusseki suru, 'to attend a funeral').