自じ死し遺い族ぞく

noun

suicide survivor; family member of someone who died by suicide

Refers to a person whose family member has died by suicide. The term is used in support contexts and carries a sensitive, respectful tone.

• 自じ死し遺い族ぞくのための集あつまりが開ひらかれた。

  A gathering was held for suicide survivors.

• 彼かの女じょは自じ死し遺い族ぞくとして、同おなじ経けい験けんを持もつ人ひと々びとを支ささえている。

  As a suicide survivor, she supports others who have had the same experience.