死因
Meanings
1
cause of death
Used for the reason or medical/legal cause by which a person or animal died; common in reports, investigations, and official announcements.
The cause of death was announced as heart failure.
The police are investigating the cause of death.
Usage patterns
- 死因を調べるto investigate the cause of death
The police are investigating the cause of death in detail.
- 死因が判明するfor the cause of death to be determined
As a result of the autopsy, the cause of death was determined.
- 死因は〈事〉とみられるthe cause of death is believed to be〜
The cause of death is believed to be a heart attack.