“Spirit of a deceased person” in Japanese
Short answer
Spirit of a deceased person in Japanese is “御霊” (goryou). Full meaning: spirit of a deceased person; the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit; revengeful ghost.
Other ways to say “Spirit of a deceased person” in Japanese
ごりょう
goryou spirit of a deceased person; the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit; revengeful ghost
鬼
ki ogre, demon, oni; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.)
みたま
mitama spirit of a deceased person; the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit; revengeful ghost
御魂
mitama spirit of a deceased person; the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit; revengeful ghost
み霊
mitama spirit of a deceased person; the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit; revengeful ghost
み魂
mitama spirit of a deceased person; the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit; revengeful ghost
おに
oni ogre, demon, oni; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.)
オニ
oni ogre, demon, oni; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.)
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