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