冠婚葬祭

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 冠婚葬祭. Reading: かんこんそうさい. Core meaning: ceremonial occasions.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 冠婚葬祭に備えて、礼服を一着用意した / 地域によって冠婚葬祭の習慣には違いがある.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Collective term for major ceremonies
  • 冠婚葬祭 collectively names major life ceremonies connected with coming of age, marriage, funerals, and ancestral rites. It does not include every ordinary event or festival.