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鎮魂祭 【ちんこんさい】
- [n] ceremony for the repose of a soul
- [n] ceremony to pray for the long life of the emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鎮 | Tranquilize, Ancient Peace-preservation Centers | チン | しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ | |
| 魂 | Soul, Spirit | コン | たましい, たま | |
| 祭 | Ritual, Offer Prayers, Celebrate, Deify, Enshrine, Worship | サイ | まつ.る, まつ.り, まつり | 3 |