war-memorial monument; monument to the war dead
A monument specifically erected to honor and commemorate those who died in war, often found at shrines, temples, or public spaces in Japan.
A war-memorial monument stands at the entrance of the village.
Every year, a memorial service is held in front of the war-memorial monument.
忠魂碑 is a near-synonym also meaning a monument to loyal soldiers, but 表忠碑 may carry a slightly more formal or official nuance, often associated with pre-war imperial Japan.
Compound of 表 (hyō, 'express') + 忠 (chū, 'loyalty') + 碑 (hi, 'monument'). The term was coined in modern times to refer to monuments honoring the war dead, particularly those who died for the nation.