世よを去さる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

to die; to pass away

A literary or euphemistic expression for dying, often used in formal or solemn contexts.

• 彼かれは静しずかに世よを去さった。

  He quietly passed away.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

to enter the priesthood; to live a secluded life

Refers to renouncing worldly life, often by becoming a monk or living in seclusion. Less common than the 'die' sense.

• 彼かれは世よを去さって山やま奥おくで暮くらした。

  He left the world behind and lived deep in the mountains.