NichiDict

遺影

いえい
[iei]

Meanings

1.Noun

portrait of a deceased person

Examples

仏壇の前に遺影が飾られていた。

A portrait of the deceased was displayed in front of the Buddhist altar.

遺影を見ると祖父を思い出して涙が出る。

When I see the memorial portrait, I remember my grandfather and tears come.

遺影の写真は生前に撮っておくとよい。

It is good to take the memorial portrait photo while still alive.