noun
departed spirit; soul of the dead
Refers to the spirit of a deceased person, often with a neutral or slightly formal tone. Can be used in religious, literary, or memorial contexts.
彼は亡霊となって現れた。
He appeared as a departed spirit.
この寺では亡霊を慰める儀式が行われる。
At this temple, a ceremony is held to console the souls of the dead.
noun
A visible manifestation of a dead person, often with a spooky or haunting nuance. Common in ghost stories and supernatural contexts.
夜中に廊下で亡霊を見た。
I saw a ghost in the hallway at midnight.
その城には亡霊が出るという噂だ。
Rumor has it that a ghost appears in that castle.