Vocabulary

What does 故～ (こ～) mean?

故～ (こ～, ko～) means the late (prefix before the name of the deceased).

Quick facts
Reading	こ～
Romaji	ko～
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

故～こ～

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkko～

the late (prefix before the name of the deceased)

Example sentences

故(こ)田中(たなか)氏(し)の功績(こうせき)を偲(しの)ぶ会(かい)が開(ひら)かれた。
A gathering was held to commemorate the achievements of the late Mr. Tanaka.
式典(しきてん)では故(こ)会長(かいちょう)への黙祷(もくとう)が捧(ささ)げられた。
A moment of silence was observed for the late chairman at the ceremony.