English–Japanese
“bereaved family” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiizoku
Example
人々は遺族に温かい言葉をかけました。hito bito wa i zoku ni atata ka i koto ba o ka ke ma shi ta
People offered kind words to the bereaved family.
How to say “bereaved family” in Japanese
“Bereaved family” in Japanese is 遺族 (izoku).
Refers to the relatives who survive a person's death, viewed collectively in relation to that loss.
Example sentences with 遺族
会社は遺族に必要な情報を伝えました。kai sha wa i zoku ni hitsu yō na jō hō o tsuta e ma shi ta
The company gave the bereaved family the information they needed.
Tips for using 遺族
- Japanese speakers often use 遺族 (izoku) in reports, official notices, and condolences, so the word has a more formal tone than ordinary terms for family.