中ちゅう陰いん

noun

bardo; intermediate state between death and rebirth

Buddhist term for the transitional state after death, traditionally lasting up to 49 days in Japanese practice. Often used in the context of memorial services.

• 中ちゅう陰いんの期き間かん中ちゅう、遺い族ぞくは四し十じゅう九く日にちまで法ほう要ようを営いとなむ。

  During the bardo period, the bereaved family holds memorial services up to the 49th day.