遺灰

いはい

Meanings

1. Noun ashes (of the deceased); remains from cremation

Kanji

• 遺 leave behind. Read as イ.
• 灰 ash. Read as はい.

Example sentences

• 祖母の遺灰は寺院に置かれた骨壷に入っている。
  Grandmother's ashes are in an urn at the temple.

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