This is the 10065th most frequent Japanese word.
逝去
"逝去" means "passing away" or "death" (a respectful term).
The word '逝去' is used here to denote the respectful mention of someone's passing or death.
彼の逝去は多くの人々に悲しみをもたらしました。
His passing brought sorrow to many people.
In this sentence, '逝去された' is a polite expression to acknowledge someone's death with reverence.
昨夜、長老が逝去されたとの知らせを受けました。
Last night, we received the news that the elder had passed away.
The word '逝去' here is employed to highlight the passing of someone notable, bringing focus to their life and contributions.