葬式仏教 そうしきぶっきょう Meanings Noun funeral Buddhism (i.e.: modern day Buddhism in Japan that focuses on the lucrative performing of funeral ceremonies over teaching enlightenment) Kanji 葬 funeral. Read as ソウ. 式 form. Read as シキ. 仏 Buddha. Read as ブツ. 教 teach. Read as キョウ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists