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VocabJLPT N4

to pass away

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to die
2. to pass away

This verb is a polite and gentle way to say that someone has passed away or died. It is considered more respectful than more direct expressions of death and is commonly used in formal or sympathetic contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, that person passed away? Is that really true?

Sentence 2

Wait — Tanaka's dad already passed away?!

Sentence 3

If you keep pushing yourself like that, you're going to end up dead!

Sentence 4

When I heard a child had died in the accident, I was speechless.

Sentence 5

I got a call from the hospital telling me my mother had passed away.