Lingaku- gift brought to a funeral (usu. money); funeral offering; condolence gift; incense money
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- gift brought to a funeral (usu. money)
- funeral offering
- condolence gift
- incense money
This meaning refers to money given during a funeral as a gesture of sympathy and support to the bereaved family. It is culturally significant and is often presented in a special envelope.
He brought a condolence gift.
This meaning indicates that it is an offering made during a funeral, symbolizing respect and remembrance for the deceased.
This usage refers to the gift given to express sorrow and compassion to the family of the deceased, showing that one cares and shares in their grief.
This meaning highlights the literal aspect of the money being used for incense offerings at funerals, which is a traditional practice.
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こうでん香典をわたす渡すto give a condolence giftこうでん香典をおくる送るto send a condolence giftこうでん香典をうけとる受け取るto receive a condolence giftこうでん香典のきんがく金額amount of the condolence giftこうでん香典ふくろ袋condolence envelopeこうでんがえし香典返しreturn gift for condolenceこうでん香典をじゅんび準備するto prepare a condolence giftこうでん香典のまなあマナーetiquette for condolence giftsおこうでん香典respectful term for condolence giftしゅうきょうてき宗教的なこうでん香典religious condolence gift
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