参列(さんれつ)

さんれつ
noun, verb (suru)
attendance at a ceremony
1. attendance at a ceremony, participation in a formal event
Attending a formal ceremony such as a wedding, funeral, or official event. More formal than simply attending; implies respectful participation.
葬儀(そうぎ)に参列(さんれつ)する。
Attend a funeral.
結婚式(けっこんしき)に参列(さんれつ)するために礼服(れいふく)を用意(ようい)した。
I prepared formal attire to attend the wedding ceremony.
式典(しきてん)には多(おお)くの関係者(かんけいしゃ)が参列(さんれつ)し、厳(おごそ)かな雰囲気(ふんいき)の中(なか)で行(おこな)われた。
Many officials attended the ceremony, which was held in a solemn atmosphere.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 葬儀(そうぎ)に参列(さんれつ)する (attend a funeral)
  • 結婚式(けっこんしき)に参列(さんれつ)する (attend a wedding)
  • 式典(しきてん)に参列(さんれつ)する (attend a ceremony)
  • 参列者(さんれつしゃ) (attendee, those in attendance)

Used specifically for formal ceremonies and rituals. For casual events like parties, 出席(しゅっせき) or 参加(さんか) are used instead.

Related Words

Contrast: 参加(さんか) (participation (general))
general
Added 2026.2.18 23:01 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:42
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