expression, ichidan verb
end one's life; pass away; die
A somewhat formal or literary expression for dying, often implying a natural end to one's life rather than a sudden or violent death.
彼は故郷で静かに一生を終えた。
He ended his life quietly in his hometown.
多くの人が病院ではなく自宅で一生を終えたいと望んでいる。
Many people wish to end their days at home rather than in a hospital.