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故人
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 故人.
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Entry
1
the deceased; the departed
Examples
故人をしのんで、記念碑が建てられた。
A monument was erected in memory of the deceased.
2
Dated term
old friend; longtime acquaintance
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