Meaning

Primary

Sudden Death

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A sudden death makes for just that, a sudden death.

Reading

きゅうし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 母の急死

    mother's sudden death

    兄の急死

    brother's sudden death

    父の急死

    father's sudden death

Context Sentences

父が急死した時、私は高校生でした。

I was a high school student when my dad suddenly passed away.

マルちゃんのところのおじいさん、モチがノドにつまって急死だったんだって。

Apparently, the old man at Maru-chan's place died suddenly when a sticky rice cake got stuck in his throat.

彼とはよくケンカになっちゃって、それが本当にイヤだったんだけど、今ではケンカもできなくなっちゃってすっごく悲しいよ。まさか急死しちゃうなんて思ってもみなかったからさ。

I often argued with my boyfriend and I hated it, but I even miss the arguments now. I never expected that he would drop dead.

Kanji Composition