imperial funeral; funeral of a Japanese emperor
Abbreviation of 大喪の礼 (たいそうのれい). Refers specifically to the state funeral ceremony for a Japanese emperor. Used in formal and news contexts.
See also: 大喪の礼 (たいそうのれい)
Imperial mourning
Archaic term for the period of mourning observed by the imperial court upon the death of an emperor. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical references.
The imperial funeral for Emperor Showa was held in 1989.
Old records state that government affairs were suspended during the period of Imperial mourning.
From 大 (great) + 喪 (mourning). The term is deeply rooted in the imperial household's traditional rites.