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epitaph

[ˈɛpɪtɑːf] [ˈɛpɪtæf]

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noun

墓碑銘

An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

Examples :

"The visitor read the epitaph on the old gravestone, "Beloved Mother and Wife." "

訪問者は古い墓石に刻まれた墓碑銘「最愛の母と妻」を読んだ。

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noun

墓碑銘

A poem or other short text written in memory of a deceased person.

Examples :

"The epitaph on Grandma's tombstone beautifully described her love for her family. "

おばあちゃんの墓石の墓碑銘は、彼女の家族への愛を美しく表現していました。

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verb

墓碑銘のように書く、話す

To write or speak after the manner of an epitaph.

Examples :

"My friend, reflecting on their grandmother's passing, epitaphed a beautiful tribute to her life at the memorial service. "

友人は、祖母の死を悼み、追悼式で彼女の人生への美しい賛辞を墓碑銘のように書きました。

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verb

墓碑銘で記念する

To commemorate by an epitaph.

Examples :

"The family chose to epitaph their beloved grandmother with a quote from her favorite poem on her headstone. "

家族は、最愛の祖母を記念して、彼女の好きな詩からの引用を墓石に刻むことにしました。

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