Kanji: 逝 (Pass Away/Depart)
The kanji 逝 means "to pass away," "to die," or "to depart." It is a formal and respectful term used to refer to someone's death, carrying a nuance of "passing on" to the next life.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): セイ (sei)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): ゆ（く）(yuku) / い（く）(iku)
Common Words & Usage:
逝去 (seikyo) - Noun/Suru-verb. Death, decease (a very polite term).
逝く (iku) - Verb. To pass away (more common in the past tense: 逝った).
永逝 (eisei) - Noun. Eternal rest, passing away.
急逝 (kyūsei) - Noun/Suru-verb. Sudden death.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼の祖父が昨日、老衰で逝去された。
Romaji: Kare no sofu ga kinō, rōsui de seikyo sareta.
English: His grandfather passed away yesterday from old age.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 逝 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.