all-night vigil over a body
つやつうや
Noun
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all-night vigil over a body, wake
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故人を偲び、親族や友人が集まって通夜が行われた。
Relatives and friends gathered for the wake to remember the deceased.
日本の伝統的な葬儀では、通夜の後に告別式が行われるのが一般的だ。
In traditional Japanese funerals, it is common for the wake to be followed by the funeral service.
通夜の間、僧侶がお経を唱え、参列者は故人の冥福を祈る。
During the wake, a monk chants sutras, and attendees pray for the repose of the deceased's soul.
現代では、通夜の形式も多様化し、故人の遺志を尊重した自由なスタイルも増えている。
In modern times, the forms of wakes have diversified, and free styles that respect the wishes of the deceased are increasing.
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