Used as a noun or suffix after dates to indicate the year of death, e.g., 2020年亡. Often seen in biographical contexts.
See also: 没 (ぼつ)
My grandfather passed away in 2010.
the late; the deceased
Prefix attached before names to refer to someone who has died, similar to 故 (こ). Formal and respectful.
See also: 故 (こ)
My late grandfather was a teacher.
The writer's dates are recorded as born in 1900 and died in 1980.
We honor the achievements of the late Mr. Yamada.
death; dying; mortality
flight; escape; running away; elopement
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
defection; seeking asylum; political exile
widow
departed spirit; soul of the dead · ghost; apparition
ruining a country; national ruin · ruined country; fallen nation
life or death; survival or extinction; fate
rise and fall; ups and downs
decline and fall; ruin; collapse
deceased father; late father
one's deceased elder brother
one's dead child
brothel customer; john · brothel; brothel owner
dead soldier · deserter · dying
deceased friend
one's deceased lord
deceased husband; late husband
loss; forfeiture
deceased younger sister
deceased wife; late wife
The kanji 亡 means 'deceased' or 'to die'. The reading ぼう is the on'yomi. The word is used in formal written contexts.