expression, godan verb (-ru)
to die (especially in action); to fall in battle
Literary or dramatic expression for losing one's life, often in a heroic or tragic context. Related to 命を散らす (to give one's life).
See also: 命を散らす
戦場で多くの若者が命が散った。
Many young people lost their lives on the battlefield.
彼は任務の最中に命が散った。
He died in the line of duty.