1.
unlucky day; inauspicious day; most unfavorable day
The most inauspicious day in the traditional Japanese six-day calendar cycle (六曜 rokuyo). Weddings, celebrations, and business openings are typically avoided on this day.
仏滅の日は避けたい。
I want to avoid days that fall on butsumetsu.
仏滅に結婚式をすると安くなることがある。
Weddings on unlucky days can sometimes be cheaper.
祖母は仏滅の日には大事なことを始めないようにしている。
My grandmother avoids starting anything important on unlucky days.
CULTURAL NOTE:
Despite the name containing 仏 (Buddha) and 滅 (destruction), 仏滅 has no connection to Buddhism. It is part of the 六曜 system, a folk calendar tradition. Younger generations tend to care less about 仏滅, but it still influences wedding and event planning.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 仏滅の日 (an unlucky day)
- 仏滅を避ける (to avoid unlucky days)
- 仏滅割引 (butsumetsu discount — offered by wedding venues)
Related Words
Contrast:
大安 (lucky day)