Meaning

Primary

After Death

Alternative

Posthumously

Word Type

noun

Explanation

All the art, music, or books that come out after a person dies are considered to be released after death or posthumously.

Reading

ぼつご
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

没後50年を記念した展覧会を予定しています。

A commemoration exhibition is planned 50 years after their death.

Kanji Composition