also: ぶくき
noun
mourning; period of mourning
Rare term referring to the observance of mourning, especially in a traditional or formal context. Often seen in historical or legal texts.
See also: 忌服
服忌の期間は親族の続柄によって異なる。
The period of mourning varies depending on the relationship to the deceased.
古文書には服忌に関する規定が記されて
Ancient documents contain regulations concerning mourning.
The term 服忌 is composed of 服 (clothing, here referring to mourning attire) and 忌 (mourning, abstinence). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a traditional compound used in formal mourning contexts.