“Memorial service” in Japanese
Short answer
Memorial service in Japanese is “回向” (ekou). Full meaning: memorial service, prayers for the repose of the soul; transfer of merit.
Other ways to say “Memorial service” in Japanese
追福
tsuifuku memorial service
弔祭
chousai memorial service
招魂祭
shoukonsai memorial service (esp. for war dead)
慰霊祭
ireisai memorial service
追善供養
tsuizenkuyou memorial service
告別式
kokubetsushiki funeral service, memorial service; farewell ceremony (e.g. for a retiree)
廻向
ekou memorial service, prayers for the repose of the soul; transfer of merit
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