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孤独死 【こどくし】
- [n,vs,vi] dying alone (esp. of someone who lives alone and dies of natural causes at home without anyone knowing); solitary death
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 孤 | Orphan, Alone | コ | ||
| 独 | Single, Alone, Spontaneously, Germany | ドク, トク | ひと.り | 5 |
| 死 | Death, Die | シ | し.ぬ, し.に- | 3 |