VocabJLPT N5
to be lost (e.g. luggage)
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Also written as 無くなる

Definitions

  1. 1. to be lost (e.g. luggage)
  2. 2. to be missing
  3. 3. to be used up
  4. 4. to disappear (e.g. pain)
This verb means to disappear, run out, or cease to exist. It is used when something that was there before is no longer present, such as food running out, a pain going away, or a person passing away.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The water's gone.

Sentence 2

We're running out of time — let's hurry.

Sentence 3

Something important is gone.

Sentence 4

"Wait, where did my book go?" I said, startled.

Sentence 5

I lost my voice and couldn't say anything.