Definition of 鎮魂祭 (ちんこんさい)

ちんこんさい

鎮魂祭

ちんこんさい

chinkonsai

noun
1.
ceremony for the repose of a soul
2.
ceremony to pray for the long life of the emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.
Other readings:
鎮魂祭【たましずめのまつり】
鎮魂の祭り【たましずめのまつり】
Related Kanji
tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers
soul, spirit
ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship