亡くなる
Reading: なくなる
Meaning: to pass away; to die (polite)
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Example Sentence
先生 が 亡くなる と 聞く
I heard that the teacher passed away.
Usage Notes
Polite way to say someone has died. More respectful than 死ぬ.
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