English–Japanese
“deceased” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikojin
Example
家族は故人を静かにしのびました。ka zoku wa ko jin o shizu ka ni shi no bi ma shi ta
The family quietly remembered the deceased.
How to say “deceased” in Japanese
“Deceased” in Japanese is 故人 (kojin).
Describes someone who has died and is referred to in a formal or respectful context.
Example sentences with 故人
葬儀では故人の好きだった曲が流れました。sō gi de wa ko jin no su ki da tta kyoku ga naga re ma shi ta
At the funeral, a song the deceased had liked was played.
Tips for using 故人
- In Japanese condolence messages, 故人 (kojin) is a formal term for the person who has died rather than a casual label for someone who is absent.