expression, godan verb (-ru)
be murdered; be killed by someone
Literary or dramatic expression for being killed by another person, often implying a violent death at someone's hands.
彼は敵の手にかかって命を落とした。
He lost his life at the hands of the enemy.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
be aided by someone else; be raised by someone else
Used when someone receives help or upbringing from another person, often in a dependent or grateful context. Less common than the murder sense.
彼は親戚の人手にかかって育てられた。
He was raised with the help of relatives.