亡くなる【なくなる】
Frequency rank: 3,622. – 3,623. (for form なくなる: 1,002.)
Alsoなくなる
- to die
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This expression is a polite or softer way to refer to someone's death, often used in conversations to avoid the harsher connotations of the word "死ぬ" (shinu).
My grandfather has died.