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JLPT N4 Elementary

亡くす

To lose someone to death

Readings

Other forms

亡くします polite form
亡くした plain past
亡くして te-form
亡くさない plain negative
Verb (transitive)

To lose someone (to death)

Refers to the experience of being bereaved of a family member or close loved one.

Example

彼 は 3年 前 に 妻 を 亡くしました 。

He lost his wife three years ago.

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