1.
end of the mourning period; lifting of mourning
The day or time when the formal mourning period concludes, traditionally 49 days after a death in Buddhism (四十九日). After this point, one can resume normal social and celebratory activities.
忌明けを迎える。
The mourning period comes to an end.
四十九日を迎えて忌明けとなった。
The 49th day arrived and the mourning period ended.
忌明けの法要を親戚が集まって行った。
Family members gathered to hold a memorial service marking the end of the mourning period.
The mourning period ends after 49 days (四十九日) in Buddhist tradition. On this day a memorial service is typically held.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 忌明けを迎える: the mourning period ends
- 忌明けの法要: memorial service at the end of mourning
- 忌明けとなる: to become the end of the mourning period
RELATED WORDS:
- 喪中: in the mourning period
- 四十九日: 49th day memorial
- 法要: Buddhist memorial service