去ります

sarimasu
verbIntermediate
formal

to leave; to depart; to go away

彼は駅に向かって去りました。

He left for the station.

彼女は家を去り、新しい生活を始めました。

She left home and started a new life.

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This is the formal, polite form of the verb '去る' (saru), which means to leave or depart. It is commonly used in written language and formal speech.

formal

to pass away (euphemism for death)

祖父は去年去りました。

My grandfather passed away last year.

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In this context, '去ります' is used as a euphemism for death, often in formal or respectful contexts.

Collocations

去りますto leave去っていきますto go away去ってしまいますto leave (with a sense of finality)

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

去っていきますphrase
to go away
去ってしまいますphrase
to leave (with a sense of finality)

💡Pro Tip

Polite Form

'去ります' is the polite form of '去る' and is used in formal contexts. It is often used in written language and formal speech.

Euphemism for Death

In some contexts, '去ります' can be used as a euphemism for death, especially in formal or respectful contexts.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Use '去ります' in formal contexts, such as written language or polite speech. Avoid using it in casual conversations.

Euphemistic Meaning

Be aware that '去ります' can sometimes refer to death in a euphemistic way, especially in formal or respectful contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '去る' (saru), which means to leave or depart. The 'ます' ending is a polite suffix used to make the verb more formal and respectful.

📝Usage Notes

The verb '去ります' is the polite form of '去る' and is used in formal contexts. It can refer to physical departure or, in a euphemistic sense, to death. The verb is often used in written language and formal speech.

Word Breakdown

to leave; to depart
root
+
polite verb suffix
suffix
+
ます
polite verb ending
suffix
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