今いまは亡なき

expression, pre-noun adjectival

departed; deceased; now gone

Fixed pre-noun expression used to refer to someone who has passed away, often with a nostalgic or respectful tone. Literally 'now departed'.

• 今いまは亡なき祖そ父ふがよくこの公こう園えんに連つれてきてくれた。

  My late grandfather often brought me to this park.

• 今いまは亡なき友ともを思おもい出だすと胸むねが熱あつくなる。

  My heart warms when I remember my departed friend.