English–Japanese

“suicide note” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiisho

Example

彼は家族に遺書を残しました。kare wa ka zoku ni i sho o noko shi ma shi ta

He left a suicide note for his family.

Illustration for 遺書 (suicide note)

How to say “suicide note” in Japanese

“Suicide note” in Japanese is 遺書 (isho).

Refers to writing left before a person's death to communicate final thoughts, feelings, or wishes to those who remain.

Full entry for 遺書: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 遺書

弁護士は本人の遺書を確認しました。ben go shi wa hon nin no i sho o kaku nin shi ma shi ta

The lawyer checked the person's suicide note.

Tips for using 遺書

  • English separates the meanings of 遺書 (isho) with terms such as "suicide note" and "will," while Japanese uses the same word for both in suitable contexts.

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