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suicide, self-destruction
The act of intentionally taking one's own life.
自殺予防のための相談窓口がある。
There are counseling services for suicide prevention.
自殺率を下げるための対策が必要だ。
Measures to reduce the suicide rate are necessary.
彼は経済的な問題で自殺を図った。
He attempted suicide due to financial problems.
若者の自殺を防ぐために、学校での相談体制が強化された。
Counseling systems at schools were strengthened to prevent youth suicide.
日本では自殺未遂の経験がある人への支援が課題となっている。
In Japan, support for people who have attempted suicide is a pressing issue.
自殺する is used as a する-verb meaning "to commit suicide."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自殺する (to commit suicide)
- 自殺を図る (to attempt suicide)
- 自殺未遂 (attempted suicide)
- 自殺予防 (suicide prevention)
- 自殺率 (suicide rate)
Note: This is a sensitive topic. In Japan, there are help resources like "いのちの電話" (Inochi no Denwa - Lifeline).