dead person; the deceased; casualties
Refers to people who have died, often used in news reports, statistics, or formal contexts. Can be singular or plural.
See also: 生者
Three people died in the accident.
死者の冥福を祈る。
Pray for the repose of the deceased.
Fifty deaths were confirmed in this accident.
The bereaved family holds a memorial for the deceased every year on this day.
A time was set aside at the ceremony to commemorate the war dead.
death toll; number of deaths; body count
drowned person; drowning victim