遺族

• 読み: いぞく
• ローマ字: izoku
• 漢字の分解: 遺 (i/yui) — leave behind, bequeath, will; 族 (zoku) — family, clan, tribe
• 発音: /i.zo.kɯ/

意味

Bereaved family; surviving family; family of the deceased. Those left behind after someone's death.

A noun used in formal and legal contexts to refer to the family members of a person who has died. Appears frequently in news reports about accidents, disasters, and criminal cases. Also important in legal matters regarding 遺族年金 (izoku nenkin, survivor's pension) and inheritance. Carries a solemn, respectful tone and is never used casually.

例文

1. 事故の遺族に対して会社が謝罪した。
2. 遺族年金の申請手続きを行った。
3. 遺族の気持ちを考えると胸が痛む。

使い方ガイド

場面: news, legal, social welfare

トーン: solemn

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese: 遺 (i, leave behind/bequeath) + 族 (zoku, family/clan). Literally 'the family left behind' — those who remain after a member's death.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Universal