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[おつ(通)·や(夜)]
otsuya
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[お(御)·つ(通)·や(夜)]
otsuya
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Root Words:

[お + つ(通)·や(夜)]
o + tsuya

English Meaning(s) for お通夜

noun
  1. all-night vigil over a body; wake
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Definition and Synonyms for お通夜

Viewing a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
Synonyms: 半通夜, 通夜, お通夜

Meanings for each kanji in お通夜

» traffic; pass through; avenue; commute; counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.
» night; evening

Categories お通夜 is a member of

Watch the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
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Sample Sentences for お通夜

Trang's party was like a wake.
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Trang's party was as fun as a funeral wake.
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