Word details

世を去る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 世を去る.

Dictionary

Entry

世を去るよをさるExpressionGodan verbFreq #46829
1

Idiomatic expression

to die; to pass away

2

Idiomatic expression

to enter the priesthood; to live a secluded life

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

generation, world, society, public

5 strokesFrequency 135JLPT N3Grade 3

On

セイソウ

Kun

Nanori

としゆき

gone, past, quit, leave, elapse, eliminate, divorce

5 strokesFrequency 440JLPT N3Grade 3

On

キョ

Kun

さ.る-さ.る

Nanori

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