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A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace. / (euphemistic) To have passed away, or died.

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rest in peace

Source Word

rest in peace

Verb

euphemistic

Japanese Meaning

安らかに眠ること（亡くなった方への祈りの表現） / 永眠すること（婉曲的に「亡くなった」ことを指す）

At the memorial service, everyone bowed their heads and whispered 'rest in peace' for the fallen teacher.

追悼式で、参列者は皆頭を垂れて亡くなった先生のために「安らかにお眠りください」と囁いた。

Sense（1）

A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.

May the souls of the recently departed rest in peace.

Sense（2）

(euphemistic) To have passed away, or died.

rests in peace

（ present singular third-person ）

resting in peace

（ participle present ）

rested in peace

（ participle past ）

rested in peace

（ past ）