noun
posthumous name; posthumous title
A name given to a person after death, especially in historical East Asian contexts, reflecting their life or reign. Often used for emperors, nobles, or notable figures.
明治天皇の贈り名は「明治天皇」です。
Emperor Meiji's posthumous name is 'Emperor Meiji'.
彼は死後、偉大な功績を称えて贈り名を授けられた。
After his death, he was given a posthumous name in honor of his great achievements.
Kana spelling; used when the kanji are not needed or for clarity.
Compound of 贈り (okuri, 'sending' or 'bestowing') + 名 (na, 'name'). The kanji 諡 and 謚 are specialized characters for posthumous names.