noun
the deceased; the departed
A somewhat literary or formal term for someone who has passed away. Often used in obituaries, memorials, or respectful references.
亡き人の遺志を継いで、この事業を完成させます。
We will carry on the will of the deceased and complete this project.
彼は亡き人を偲んで、毎年墓参りを欠かさない。
He never misses visiting the grave every year in memory of the departed.