苫次
shān​cì

mourning for one's parents

  • created sense approved 苫次 · shān​cì · mourning for one's parents — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    苫次

    shān​cì

    mourning for one's parents

    (literary) To be in the period of mourning for one's parents; originally referred to the straw mat used by mourners, but later came to refer to the mourner themselves or the place where they stay.

    苫 (literal) → 苫 · shān · mourning mat 次 (literal) → 次 · cì · stopover

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  • created sense approved 苫次 · shān​cì · [salutation] — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    苫次

    shān​cì

    [salutation]

    A respectful term used in formal letters to address someone who is currently in mourning for a parent.

    苫 (literal) → 苫 · shān · mourning mat 次 (literal) → 次 · cì · stopover

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