一回忌 いっかいき Meanings Noun first anniversary of a person's death; first death anniversary (usu. 一周忌) See also: 一周忌 (いっしゅうき). Kanji 一 one. Read as イチ. 回 times. Read as カイ. 忌 taboo. Read as キ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists