Life Ceremony Terms - CSV

code,slug,name,description,category
K01,kan-coming-of-age,Kan (Coming-of-Age Ceremonies),General term for ceremonies marking life transitions.,kan
K02,seijinshiki,Coming-of-Age Ceremony,A ceremony celebrating reaching the age of 20.,kan
K03,shichigosan,Shichi-Go-San,A traditional celebration of children's growth.,kan
K04,kanreki,Kanreki (60th Birthday),A longevity celebration for the 60th birthday.,kan
K05,koki,Koki (70th Birthday),A longevity celebration for the 70th birthday.,kan
K06,kiju,Kiju (77th Birthday),A longevity celebration for the 77th birthday.,kan
K07,sanju,Sanju (80th Birthday),A longevity celebration for the 80th birthday.,kan
K08,beiju,Beiju (88th Birthday),A longevity celebration for the 88th birthday.,kan
K09,sotsuju,Sotsuju (90th Birthday),A longevity celebration for the 90th birthday.,kan
K10,hakuju,Hakuju (99th Birthday),A longevity celebration for the 99th birthday.,kan
K11,omiyamairi,Omiyamairi (First Shrine Visit),The first shrine visit performed around 30 days after birth.,kan
K12,okuizome,Okuizome (First Meal Ceremony),A ceremony celebrating the start of weaning around 100 days after birth.,kan
K13,hatsusekku,Hatsusekku (First Festival),A celebration of the child's first seasonal festival.,kan
KN01,kon-wedding,Kon (Wedding Ceremonies),General term for marriage-related ceremonies.,kon
KN02,yuinou,Yuinou (Betrothal Ceremony),A ceremony where both families formally confirm the marriage engagement.,kon
KN03,nyuseki,Nyuseki (Marriage Registration),The procedure of submitting a marriage registration to legally establish marriage.,kon
KN04,kon-yaku,Konyaku (Engagement),The exchange of marriage promises.,kon
KN05,shinzenshiki,Shinzenshiki (Shinto Wedding),A traditional Japanese wedding ceremony held at a shrine.,kon
KN06,kyokaishiki,Kyokaishiki (Christian Wedding),A Christian-style wedding ceremony.,kon
KN07,jinzenshiki,Jinzenshiki (Civil Wedding),A wedding ceremony held outside shrines or churches.,kon
KN08,butsuzenshiki,Butsuzenshiki (Buddhist Wedding),A wedding ceremony held at a Buddhist temple.,kon
KN09,shiromuku,Shiromuku (White Wedding Kimono),A pure white bridal kimono worn in Shinto weddings.,kon
KN10,kurobiki-furisode,Kurobiki Furisode (Black Bridal Kimono),A black-ground furisode worn by brides in Shinto weddings.,kon
KN11,montsuki-haori-hakama,Montsuki Haori Hakama (Formal Men's Attire),Formal attire worn by grooms in Shinto weddings.,kon
KN12,sansankudo,Sansankudo (Three-Three-Nine-Times Ritual),A ritual of exchanging sake cups three times three in Shinto weddings.,kon
KN13,yubiwa-koukan,Yubiwa Koukan (Ring Exchange),The ritual of exchanging wedding rings.,kon
KN14,hirouen,Hirouen (Wedding Reception),A banquet to announce and celebrate the marriage.,kon
KN15,shukushi,Shukushi (Congratulatory Speech),A congratulatory speech given by a representative at the reception.,kon
KN16,yokyou,Yokyou (Entertainment),Entertainment performed by friends at the reception.,kon
KN17,tegami-roudoku,Tegami Roudoku (Letter Reading),A ritual where the couple reads letters of gratitude to their parents.,kon
KN18,chuza,Chuza (Temporary Exit),The bride temporarily leaving to change outfits.,kon
KN19,oironaoshi,Oironaoshi (Outfit Change),Changing outfits during the reception.,kon
KN20,iro-uchikake,Iro Uchikake (Colored Bridal Kimono),A colorful uchikake worn at the reception.,kon
KN21,nijikai,Nijikai (After-Party),An after-party held with friends after the reception.,kon
KN22,kanji,Kanji (Organizer),The person responsible for organizing the after-party.,kon
KN23,shuugi,Shuugi (Wedding Gift Money),Monetary gift given when attending a wedding.,kon
KN24,imikotoba,Imikotoba (Taboo Words),Words considered unlucky or taboo.,kon
S01,so-funeral,So (Funeral Ceremonies),General term for funeral and mourning ceremonies.,so
S02,tsuya,Tsuya (Wake),A ceremony to spend the last night with the deceased.,so
S03,han-tsuya,Han-Tsuya (Half-Wake),A shortened version of the wake.,so
S04,tsuya-furumai,Tsuya Furumai (Wake Reception),A meal served after the wake.,so
S05,kokubetsushiki,Kokubetsushiki (Memorial Service),A ceremony to bid final farewell to the deceased.,so
S06,sougi,Sougi (Funeral Ceremony),A religious ceremony to pray for the deceased's soul.,so
S07,soushiki,Soushiki (Funeral),A comprehensive term for all funeral rites.,so
S08,shoukou,Shoukou (Incense Offering),A ritual of lighting incense and praying for the deceased.,so
S09,dokyou,Dokyou (Sutra Chanting),Monks chanting Buddhist sutras.,so
S10,chouji,Chouji (Condolence Speech),Words mourning the deceased.,so
S11,chouden,Chouden (Condolence Telegram),A telegram of condolence sent by those unable to attend.,so
S12,tamagushi-houten,Tamagushi Houten (Sakaki Offering),A Shinto ritual of offering tamagushi.,so
S13,kenka,Kenka (Flower Offering),Offering flowers to remember the deceased.,so
S14,hanaire,Hanaire (Flower Placing),A ritual where attendees place flowers in the coffin at the memorial service.,so
S15,shukkan,Shukkan (Coffin Removal),Removing the coffin from the venue.,so
S16,kasou,Kasou (Cremation),Cremating the body.,so
S17,shuukotsu,Shuukotsu (Bone Collection),Collecting the bones after cremation.,so
S18,kouden,Kouden (Condolence Money),Monetary gift given by attendees to the bereaved family.,so
S19,mosyu,Mosyu (Chief Mourner),The person responsible for overseeing the funeral.,so
S20,izoku,Izoku (Bereaved Family),The family of the deceased.,so
S21,shinzoku,Shinzoku (Relatives),Blood relatives.,so
S22,choumon,Choumon (Condolence Visit),Visiting to mourn the deceased and console the family.,so
S23,kaisousha,Kaisousha (Funeral Attendees),People attending the funeral.,so
S24,kaimyou,Kaimyou (Posthumous Buddhist Name),The posthumous name given to the deceased by monks.,so
S25,rinjuu,Rinjuu (Deathbed),The moment just before death.,so
S26,anchi,Anchi (Laying in State),Temporarily laying the body in state.,so
S27,noukan,Noukan (Coffining),Placing the body in the coffin.,so
S28,yukan,Yukan (Ritual Cleansing),A ritual of pouring water to cleanse the body.,so
S29,shonanoka,Shonanoka (Seventh Day Memorial),A memorial service held on the seventh day after death.,so
SA01,sai-ancestor-worship,Sai (Ancestor Worship Ceremonies),General term for ceremonies worshipping ancestors.,sai
SA02,oshougatsu,Oshougatsu (New Year),New Year celebrations.,sai
SA03,obon,Obon (Festival of Souls),A summer festival to welcome and honor ancestral spirits.,sai
SA04,ohigan,Ohigan (Equinoctial Week),The seven days centered on the spring and autumn equinoxes.,sai
SA05,urabon-e,Urabon-e (Bon Festival),"The formal name for Obon, derived from Buddhism.",sai
SA06,setsubun,Setsubun (Bean-Throwing Festival),The bean-throwing festival held around February 3rd.,sai
SA07,shouryou,Shouryou (Ancestral Spirit),The ancestral spirit that returns during Obon.,sai
SA08,shouryou-dana,Shouryou-dana (Spirit Shelf),An altar to welcome ancestors.,sai
SA09,mukaebi,Mukaebi (Welcoming Fire),A fire to welcome ancestral spirits.,sai
SA10,okuribi,Okuribi (Sending-Off Fire),A fire to send off ancestral spirits.,sai
SA11,bon-odori,Bon Odori (Bon Dance),A dance to console ancestral spirits.,sai
SA12,shouryou-uma,Shouryou-uma (Spirit Horse),Decorations serving as vehicles for ancestors.,sai
SA13,kadomatsu,Kadomatsu (New Year Pine Decoration),Pine decorations placed at entrances for New Year.,sai
SA14,shimenawa,Shimenawa (Sacred Rope),A straw rope indicating a sacred space.,sai
SA15,shougatsu-kazari,Shougatsu Kazari (New Year Decorations),General term for New Year decorations.,sai
SA16,kagami-mochi,Kagami Mochi (Mirror Rice Cakes),Rice cakes offered at the household shrine.,sai
SA17,toshigami,Toshigami (New Year Deity),The deity that visits during New Year.,sai
SA18,sosenshin,Sosenshin (Ancestral Deity),Ancestors deified as divine beings.,sai
SA19,sorei,Sorei (Ancestral Spirit),The spirit of ancestors.,sai
SA20,soreisai,Soreisai (Ancestral Spirit Festival),A Shinto ceremony to honor ancestral spirits.,sai
SA21,mitama-matsuri,Mitama Matsuri (Spirit Festival),A Shinto ancestor worship ceremony.,sai
SA22,mitamaya,Mitamaya (Spirit House),A household shrine for ancestral spirits.,sai
SA23,ujigami,Ujigami (Clan Deity),Ancestral clan spirits worshipped as deities.,sai
SA24,danka,Danka (Parishioner),A family belonging to a temple and requesting ancestral memorial services.,sai
SA25,bodaiji,Bodaiji (Family Temple),The family temple.,sai
SA26,nenchuu-gyouji,Nenchuu Gyouji (Annual Events),Annual events held throughout the year.,sai
SA27,sairei,Sairei (Festival Rites),"Rites to worship deities, buddhas, and ancestors.",sai
SA28,ochugen,Ochugen (Summer Gift),The custom of giving gifts in July-August.,sai
SA29,oseibo,Oseibo (Year-End Gift),The custom of giving year-end gifts.,sai
SA30,aramitama,Aramitama (Rough Spirit),The period until 13 years after death.,sai
SA31,nigimitama,Nigimitama (Calm Spirit),The period from 13 to 33 years after death.,sai