法要（ほうよう）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: Buddhist memorial service
Example sentences
- 祖父の法要を行う。 — They hold a memorial service for their grandfather.
- 法要のあと、家族で食事をする。 — After the memorial service, the family has a meal together.
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