亡くす
なくす
nakusu
verbVocabularyLevel 75 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

亡くす (なくす (nakusu)) means "to lose someone". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to lose someone

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Meaning ·

The word 亡くす (なくす) means 'to lose someone'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to lose someone.

Example Sentences

私は亡くします。

わたしはなくします。

I can lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child).

まいにち、亡くします。

まいにち、なくします。

I like to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child).

Kanji in this word

亡
Dying / Perish / Deceased
Kunな.い、な.き、ほろ.びる
Onぼう、もう
JLPT N3

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