遺族

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 遺族 and read いぞく, it denotes the family members left behind after a person dies.
• Basic usage: It is used for condolences at a memorial and relatives preserving photographs.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not identical to legal heirs
  • The term describes bereaved kin, not necessarily everyone entitled to inherit.