亡ぼう友ゆう

noun

deceased friend

A somewhat formal or literary term for a friend who has passed away. Not used in casual conversation; more common in written contexts or solemn speech.

• 彼かれは亡ぼう友ゆうの墓ぼ前ぜんに花はなを手た向むけた。

  He offered flowers at the grave of his deceased friend.