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JLPT N1

遺影

It’s the term for a memorial portrait of a deceased person. You’ll see it at a funeral or on a family altar.

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Noun

Memorial Portrait

A photograph or portrait of someone who has passed away, which is formally displayed at their funeral, on a family altar (仏壇), or during memorial services.

Example

葬儀 で は 、 祖父 の 遺影 が 飾られて いました 。

My grandfather's memorial portrait was displayed at the funeral.

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It's the term for a memorial portrait of a deceased person. You'll see it at a funeral or on a family altar.
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