諡し号ごう

noun

posthumous name

A name given after death, often reflecting the person's deeds or character. Used in historical and East Asian cultural contexts. Also referred to as 贈り名 (okurina).

See also: 贈り名

• 天皇てんのうの諡し号ごうは、その治ち世せいの業ぎょう績せきを反はん映えいして選えらばれる。

  The emperor's posthumous name is chosen to reflect the achievements of his reign.

• 中ちゅう国ごくの歴れき史し上じょうの人じん物ぶつには、諡し号ごうで呼よばれる人ひとが多おおい。

  Many historical figures in China are referred to by their posthumous names.