godan verb (-nu), intransitive verb
drown; die by drowning
Intransitive verb meaning to die specifically by drowning. The compound combines 溺れる (to drown) and 死ぬ (to die), emphasizing the fatal outcome.
川で溺れ死ぬ事故が増えている。
Accidents of drowning in rivers are increasing.
彼は海で溺れ死んだ。
He drowned in the sea.