noun
departed soul; spirit of the dead
Refers to the soul or spirit of a deceased person. Often used in poetic, literary, or religious contexts.
亡き魂を慰めるために、彼らは祈りを捧げた。
They offered prayers to console the departed souls.
彼女は亡き魂がまだこの家にいると信じている。
She believes the spirit of the dead still lingers in this house.