English–Japanese
“after death” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishigo
Example
彼は死後も多くの人に尊敬されています。kare wa shi go mo ō ku no hito ni son kei sa re te i ma su
He is still respected by many people after his death.
How to say “after death” in Japanese
“After death” in Japanese is 死後 (shigo).
Describes a period beginning when someone dies and continuing afterward, including the lasting effects of that person's life.
Example sentences with 死後
その画家の作品は死後に高く評価されました。so no ga ka no saku hin wa shi go ni taka ku hyō ka sa re ma shi ta
The painter's work was highly praised after his death.
Tips for using 死後
- In conversational Japanese, 死後 (shigo) gives a formal tone to topics such as a writer's fame or a musician's releases after death.