遺作
Meanings
1
posthumous work
Refers to a creative work (art, literature, music, etc.) left behind by someone who has died, especially one published or exhibited after their death.
This novel is his posthumous work.
The painter's posthumous works are on display at the exhibition.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の遺作となるto become someone's posthumous work
This novel became his posthumous work.
- 遺作を発表するto release/publish a posthumous work
The family released the painter's posthumous work.
- 遺作展an exhibition of a deceased artist's posthumous works
An exhibition of her posthumous works will be held next month.