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VocabJLPT N1

death

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. death
2. the next world
3. to pass away

This noun is a polite or literary way of saying someone has passed away, equivalent to "passing away" or "departing this world." It is used to refer to the death of a person in a respectful tone, often found in formal speech or writing rather than everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm, isn't "passed away" a bit heavy for this?

Sentence 2

I'm going to die someday too — so what am I in such a rush for?

Sentence 3

So when exactly did she pass away?

Sentence 4

My father told me the doctor said, "She has passed away."

Sentence 5

I keep dreaming about him — maybe it's because he's gone.