The death of Tenno is called Hogyo, the present Emperor is called Kinjo-Tenno, and the departed Emperor is called Taiko-Tenno until his posthumous name is decided.
死没は崩御といい、在位中の天皇は今上天皇（きんじょうてんのう）と呼ばれ、崩御の後、謚が定められるまでの間は大行天皇（たいこうてんのう）と呼ばれる。