NichiDict

法要

ほうよう
[houyou]

Meanings

1.Noun

Buddhist memorial service

Examples

法要を無事に終えた。

The memorial service concluded without a hitch.

法要の後は精進落としをした。

After the service we had the traditional post-memorial meal.

三回忌の法要を菩提寺で執り行った。

The third-year memorial service was held at the family temple.