故人

Meaning

1. n
   the deceased; the departed
2. n
   old friend; longtime acquaintance

Example sentences

• 彼はひざをついて故人の霊に祈りを捧げた。

  He got down on his knees and prayed for the souls of the deceased.

• 彼はひざまずいて故人の霊に祈りをささげた。

  He got down on his knees and prayed for the souls of the deceased.

• 故人を記念する記念碑を建設するために基金を開始した。

  A fund was launched to set up a monument in memory of the dead man.