ＲＩＰ

noun

rest in peace; RIP

Used in Japanese as a borrowed expression, often in social media or informal contexts to express condolences or refer to the phrase 'rest in peace'. Originates from Latin 'requiescat in pace'.

• 友とも達だちが亡なくなったと聞きいて、SNSに「ＲＩＰ」と投とう稿こうした。

  When I heard that my friend had passed away, I posted 'RIP' on social media.

• このお墓はかには「ＲＩＰ」と刻きざまれている。

  This gravestone is inscribed with 'RIP'.