亡夫
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ふ
Meanings
1
deceased husband; late husband
Formal term used in official documents, obituaries, or when speaking respectfully about one's own deceased husband. The cross-reference 亡妻 (deceased wife) follows the same pattern.
See also: 亡妻
I started this business following the wishes of my late husband.
My deceased husband's name is recorded on the family register.
Usage patterns
- 亡夫を偲ぶto fondly remember one's late husband
Every year, she visits the grave to remember her late husband.
- 亡夫の遺志を継ぐto carry on the wishes of one's late husband
She continues running the company, carrying on her late husband's wishes.
- 亡夫の跡を継ぐto succeed one's late husband (e.g. in business)
She runs the shop, having taken over from her late husband.