VocabJLPT N2
funeral
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. funeral
  2. 2. funeral service
  3. 3. Funeral
This noun refers to a funeral ceremony or service held to honor and farewell a deceased person. It is a formal word used in serious contexts when discussing death-related rituals and traditions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The manager let us know he'd be taking time off for a funeral.

Sentence 2

She blamed herself, saying, "I didn't cry at the funeral."

Sentence 3

"Why didn't you tell me about the funeral sooner?!" my younger brother snapped.

Sentence 4

Why was I the last one to hear about the funeral?

Sentence 5

My schedule conflicts, so I might not be able to make it to the funeral.