登とう仙せん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

becoming a saint; ascending to sagehood

Refers to a person attaining the status of a saint or immortal, often in a Taoist or literary context. Can be used metaphorically for spiritual elevation.

• 仙せん人にんは修しゅ行ぎょうの末すえに登とう仙せんしたと伝つたえられている。

  It is said that the hermit became a saint after years of training.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

death of a high-ranking person; passing away (honorific)

Honorific euphemism for the death of a noble, emperor, or highly respected person. Implies the deceased has ascended to a higher spiritual realm. Used in formal or historical contexts.

• 先せん帝ていが登とう仙せんされた後あと、国くに中じゅうが喪もに服ふくした。

  After the late emperor passed away, the whole country went into mourning.