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死去

A formal term for death or passing away, typically found in news reports and obituaries.

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死去する verb
Noun, Suru verb

Passing Away" / "Decease

Indicates the passing of an individual in an objective, formal context, primarily used in journalism and official announcements.

Example

有名 な 作家 が 昨日 、 死去 しました 。

A famous author passed away yesterday.

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死去
しきょ
A formal term for death or passing away, typically found in news reports and obituaries.
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