哀悼(あいとう)

あいとう
noun / verb (suru)
condolence; mourning; grief for the deceased
1. condolence; mourning; grief for the deceased
Expressing sorrow and sympathy for someone who has passed away. A formal word used in official statements, funeral settings, and memorial contexts. Composed of 哀 (sorrow) + 悼 (mourn).
哀悼(あいとう)の意(い)を表(ひょう)します。
I express my condolences.
犠牲者(ぎせいしゃ)に深(ふか)い哀悼(あいとう)の念(ねん)を捧(ささ)げる。
We offer our deepest condolences to the victims.
首相(しゅしょう)は声明(せいめい)の中(なか)で亡(な)くなった方々(かたがた)を哀悼(あいとう)した。
The prime minister mourned those who had died in a statement.

USAGE:
A formal, dignified word used in official contexts such as funeral speeches, press statements, and memorial ceremonies. Not used in casual conversation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 哀悼(あいとう)の意(い)を表(ひょう)する (to express condolences)
  • 哀悼(あいとう)の念(ねん) (feelings of mourning)
  • 深(ふか)い哀悼(あいとう) (deep condolence)
  • 哀悼(あいとう)の言葉(ことば) (words of condolence)

SIMILAR WORDS:
お悔(く)やみ is the everyday word for offering condolences to someone. 哀悼(あいとう) is more formal and used in public, official contexts. 追悼(ついとう) (commemoration) focuses on honoring and remembering the deceased, often in memorial events.

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