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Japanese word 故: the late (deceased). Meanings and example sentences.

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故 (こ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

故 (こ) means the late (deceased).

See example sentences below.

故 at a glance

ko
N1prefix
the late (deceased)
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Core meaning of 故

Core meaning

the late (deceased)

Basic example sentences

Example 1

これは故田中さんの絵です。

Translation

This is a painting by the late Mr. Tanaka.

Example 2

故郷に帰りたい気持ち。

Translation

I have a feeling to return to my hometown.

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