自殺

じさつ

Suicide

N3noun·jisatsu

How to remember it

自 (self) + 殺 (kill) — literally killing oneself.

Example sentences

  • 彼は自殺を図った。

    かれはじさつをはかった。

    He attempted suicide.

  • 自殺の原因は不明だ。

    じさつのげんいんはふめいだ。

    The cause of the suicide is unknown.

Usage

Sensitive/formal topic; often takes をする or を図る.

Related words

自身殺す

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