JLPT N3 Intermediate
幽霊
Ghost, phantom, or spirit of a deceased person.
Readings
1 Noun
Ghost / Spirit
Describes the soul of a deceased person that lingers in the physical world due to strong emotions, regrets, or a grudge.
Example
あの 古い ホテル に は 幽霊 が 出る らしい よ 。
I hear a ghost appears in that old hotel.
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2 Noun (used in compounds)
Ghost Member / No-show
Refers metaphorically to someone whose name appears on a roster but who never actually attends or participates.
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