遺志

いし

Meanings

1. Noun wishes of a deceased person; dying wish

Kanji

• 遺 leave behind. Read as イ.
• 志 aspire. Read as シ.

Example sentences

• 彼女は彼の遺志に反して、彼を火葬した。
  She cremated him against his wishes.

Common phrases

• 遺志を継ぐ (いしをつぐ) to follow someone's last wishes
• 遺志を受け継ぐ
• 遺志を引き継ぐ

Words containing 遺志

• 遺志を継ぐ (いしをつぐ) to follow someone's last wishes

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