Meaning

Primary

Corpse

Alternative

Remains

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You leave behind your body to join the spirit realm. This body remainder is your corpse or remains.

Reading

いたい
  • 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

どうして犯人が遺体の唇を舐めたのかは不明です。

We have no idea why the murderer licked the corpse’s lips.

Kanji Composition