the buried person; the entombed
Refers to the person who has been buried, especially in archaeological or historical contexts such as burial mounds. Contrast with 被葬者, which is a more common synonym.
See also: 被葬者
The person buried in this ancient mound is thought to have been a powerful clan leader.
Compound of 埋葬 (burial) + 者 (person). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the word is formed from standard Sino-Japanese morphemes.