noun
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
天皇の諡号は、その治世の業績を反映して選ばれる。
The emperor's posthumous name is chosen to reflect the achievements of his reign.
中国の歴史上の人
Many historical figures in China are referred to by their posthumous names.
Synonym for 諡号; both mean posthumous name, but 贈り名 is a native Japanese term while 諡号 is Sino-Japanese.
Sino-Japanese compound from 諡 (posthumous name) and 号 (name, title). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of a posthumous honorific name.