Kanji 諒 fact, reality, understand 闇 get dark, gloom, disorder Related words 喪も General term for mourning or bereavement, used in everyday contexts, unlike 諒闇 which is specific to imperial or national mourning.
服ふく 喪も Refers to observing mourning, often for a family member; broader and more common than 諒闇 .
Written forms 諒りょう 闇あん Usage 100%
Most common kanji form for this term.
諒陰りょうあん
Variant kanji form; less common.
亮りょう 闇あん
Variant kanji form; less common.
Etymology The term originates from classical Chinese, where it referred to the mourning period for a ruler. The exact derivation of the kanji is uncertain, but they are conventionally associated with the meaning of imperial mourning.
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