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George Michael just passed away... is there any phrase analogous to "may he
rest in peace"? To me at least, that English phrase is emotionally tinged. I
mean, I really do feel sad. But of course, I'd never say that phrase regarding
the death of a family member because "may he rest in peace" is a little too
distant.

So, is there any Japanese phrase that demonstrates genuine respect to someone
who just died and who you _didn't_ personally know?
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Is there any phrase similar to "may he rest in peace"?
We usually say...

> 「ご[冥福]{めいふく}をお[祈]{いの}りします。」

or

> 「[安]{やす}らかにお[眠]{ねむ}りください。」
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I answer others... They are **not** used commonly!

>   * 安らかに眠らんことを.
>   * み[霊]{たま}安かれ. (I have never heard this)
>   * 安らかに眠りますように.
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