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英霊

えいれい
[eirei]

Meanings

1.Noun

spirits of war dead

2.Noun

person of great ability; soul of a talented person

Examples

戦没者の英霊に祈りを捧げた。

We offered prayers to the spirits of the fallen soldiers.

英霊を慰める追悼式が行われた。

A memorial ceremony to console the spirits of the war dead was held.

英霊の墓前に白い花を供えた。

White flowers were offered at the graves of the war dead.