死者はほめよ。

死者はほめよ。

Speak well of the dead.

死者(ししゃ)はほめよ。

Shisha wa home yo.

死者 (ししゃ)

casualty; deceased

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

褒める (ほめる)

to praise; to admire; to speak well

よ (よ)

indicates certainty, emphasis, contempt, request, etc.; used when calling out to someone; used to catch one's breath or get someone's attention; yo!

Readings: シ、し.ぬ、し.に-

Meanings: death, die

Readings: シャ、もの

Meanings: someone, person