他界

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 他界 is read as たかい and is a noun and する verb that euphemistically means a person passing away.
• Basic usage: Prior death appears in すでに他界している, while a later period appears in 作者が他界した後.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Euphemistic expression
  • It is more respectful and indirect than 死ぬ, making it suitable when referring to a deceased person or bereaved family.
• Used for people
  • It denotes a person's death and is not used for an object or institution ceasing to exist.