殯ひん宮きゅう

noun

temporary imperial mortuary

A historical term referring to a temporary structure or hall where the body of an emperor or member of the imperial family was placed before the final funeral. Used in classical Japanese and historical descriptions.

• 古ふるい記き録ろくには、殯ひん宮きゅうが設もうけられたとある。

  Old records state that a temporary imperial mortuary was established.