This is the 9709th most frequent Japanese word.
英霊
"英霊" (えいれい) refers to the spirits of fallen heroes, particularly those who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Refers to deceased warriors or heroic individuals who are honored for their contributions.
日本の歴史には、多くの英霊が眠っています。
In the history of Japan, many heroic spirits rest.
Used to dignify and memorialize the fallen soldiers.
戦争で命を落とした者たちは、英霊として記憶されます。
Those who lost their lives in war are remembered as heroic spirits.
Denotes the spirits duly enshrined or commemorated.