亡
Kanji · N2
亡 / deceased
Kanji for deceased, the late, or dying.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボウ、モウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | な.い、な.き-、ほろ.びる、ほろ.ぶ、ほろ.ぼす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
亡 carries the meaning deceased, the late, or dying.
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Common compounds with 亡
逃亡者とうぼうしゃrunaway / fugitive
逃亡とうぼうescape / flight / running away
亡霊ぼうれいdeparted spirit / soul of the dead
亡くなるなくなるto die / to pass away
滅亡めつぼうdownfall / ruin / collapse
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