国こっ忌き

noun

anniversary of the death of an emperor or empress

Historical term for a court-observed memorial day; not used in modern everyday contexts.

• 国こっ忌きには朝ちょう廷ていで特とく別べつな儀ぎ式しきが行おこなわれた。

  On the anniversary of the emperor's death, special ceremonies were held at the imperial court.