祖父は苦しむことなく、家族に囲まれて極楽往生を遂げた
My grandfather passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and without suffering.
Japanese
ことなく
ことなく
Meaning: without ... happening; smoothly
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Example sentences
The plane arrived safely at its destination without encountering any major turbulence.
君主は、君側之悪に惑わされることなく賢臣を重用すべきだ。
A monarch should make good use of wise ministers without being misled by evil retainers at his side.
他人の残羹冷炙に甘んじることなく、自らの力で新しい道を切り拓くべきだ。
Instead of settling for being dependent on others, you should open a new path with your own strength.
Usage Notes
Expresses that something occurs without a particular event or trouble. Often follows a verb in the dictionary form.
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