故人
こじん
kojin
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
故人 (こじん (kojin)) means "The deceased". The reading is こじん (kojin). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
The deceased
Also : The departed · Old friend · Longtime acquaintance
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Example Sentences
故人は生前、子どもたちのために多くを遺してくれた。
こじんはせいぜん、こどもたちのためにおおくをのこしてくれた。
The deceased left much for the children during his lifetime.
故人の意志を尊重して、その事業を継いだ。
こじんのいしをそんちょうして、そのじぎょうをついだ。
In respect for the deceased's wishes, his business was continued.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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