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VocabJLPT N3

to lose (through death

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to lose (through death
2. e.g. a wife, child)

This verb means to lose someone through death, particularly a family member or loved one. It carries a strong emotional weight and is specifically used for the loss of a person, not objects.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Back then, losing my mother made me forget how to smile.

Sentence 2

I have some sudden news — I've lost my grandmother.

Sentence 3

Losing a colleague in that accident changed the way I think about safety.

Sentence 4

Wait — he lost his wife, and he's still so young?!

Sentence 5

How did you get through the grief of losing your mother?