祖父は去年病気で死んだ
My grandfather passed away from illness last year.
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He was absent from school because of illness.
彼は去年、病気で亡くなりました。
He passed away last year due to illness.
彼は病気から急速に回復した。
He recovered quickly from his illness.
彼は病気の母親の世話を毎日している。
He takes care of his sick mother every day.
彼は病気の苦しみに耐えている。
He is enduring the pain of his illness.
病気は良くならず、それどころか悪化してしまった。
The illness didn't get better; on the contrary, it worsened.
彼女は病気の友人を気遣った。
She was concerned about her sick friend.
もしや彼は病気ではないだろうか。
By any chance, is he ill?
彼は病気で顔が青白い。
He is pale due to illness.
Usage Notes
A general term for any physical or mental ailment.
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