忌き中ちゅう

noun

mourning period; in mourning

Refers to the period of mourning after a death, typically 49 days in Buddhist tradition. Often used in phrases like 忌中につき (due to mourning).

• 忌き中ちゅうにつき、新しん年ねんのご挨あい拶さつを控ひかえさせていただきます。

  Due to the mourning period, we will refrain from New Year's greetings.