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59 一周忌 First Anniversary Of Death

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Meaning

Primary

First Anniversary Of Death

Alternative

First Death Anniversary

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how you learned that 一周 means "one time around?" Well if you're mourning one time like this a year, then it's because it's the first anniversary of death for a family member. Maybe it was the death of your mom, your grandad or your goldfish, this is the first year since they died.

Reading

いっしゅうき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

七月には、妻の父の一周忌の法事があります。

In July we’re having the ceremony for my wife’s father’s first death anniversary.

Kanji Composition

  • 一
    • いち
    • One
  • 周
    • しゅう
    • Circumference
  • 忌
    • き
    • Mourning
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