This is the 1422nd most frequent Japanese word.
慰霊
"慰霊" means "memorial service" or "consoling the spirits of the deceased."
In this sentence, "慰霊" refers to the act of commemorating or showing respect to the spirits of the deceased, represented here by a memorial.
慰霊碑の前で黙祷を捧げた。
We held a moment of silence in front of the memorial.
Here, "慰霊" is used to denote the commemorative activities aimed at honoring and consoling the spirits of those who lost their lives in war.
戦争犠牲者への慰霊の式典が行われました。
A memorial ceremony for the war victims was held.
In this example, "慰霊" involves personal actions or rituals aimed at remembering and paying respect to the deceased.