故人
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Noun referring to a person who has died. Used in formal or respectful contexts, often in obituaries, legal documents, or ceremonies. Example: 『故人の思い出』 (kojin no omoide, 'memories of the deceased').
Theme
At a family gathering, User and their aunt Yoshiko are reminiscing about a relative who passed away recently.
故人
こじん
the deceased
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'gone person' — '故人' (kojin) sounds like 'gone' in English, reminding you it refers to someone who has passed away. 'Gone person' → 故人 (kojin, 'the deceased').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『故人』 (kojin, 'the deceased') is a respectful term used in obituaries, funeral ceremonies, and when referring to someone who has died. It's common to hear it during 『お葬式』 (osoushiki, 'funerals') or in expressions like 『故人を偲ぶ』 (kojin o shinobu, 'to remember the deceased').
Forms
Base: 故人Noun referring to a person who has died. Used in formal or respectful contexts, often in obituaries, legal documents, or ceremonies. Example: 『故人の思い出』 (kojin no omoide, 'memories of the deceased').