訃報
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Meanings
1
news of a death; obituary
Formal term for a death notice or the news that someone has died. Often used in newspapers or official announcements.
I learned of his death through the newspaper.
A death notice arrives.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の訃報が届くnews of someone's death arrives
News of my mentor's death arrived.
- 訃報に接するto be informed of/receive news of a death
I was at a loss for words upon hearing the sudden news of the death.
- 訃報を伝えるto convey news of a death
The newspaper reported the death of the former minister.