安楽死(あんらくし)

あんらくし
noun
euthanasia; mercy killing
formalmedical
1. euthanasia; mercy killing
The act of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering, whether human or animal. A frequent topic in medical ethics discussions and news. In Japan, active euthanasia for humans remains illegal.
安楽死(あんらくし)の是非(ぜひ)が議論(ぎろん)されている。
The pros and cons of euthanasia are being debated.
オランダでは一定(いってい)の条件(じょうけん)のもとで安楽死(あんらくし)が認(みと)められている。
In the Netherlands, euthanasia is permitted under certain conditions.
末期(まっき)がんの患者(かんじゃ)が安楽死(あんらくし)を望(のぞ)むケースについて、医療(いりょう)現場(げんば)では難(むずか)しい判断(はんだん)を迫(せま)られている。
Medical professionals face difficult decisions in cases where terminal cancer patients wish for euthanasia.

Usage

Appears frequently in news, ethics discussions, and medical contexts. In Japan, the topic often arises in debates about end-of-life care and patient rights. The word is also used for the humane euthanasia of animals, especially pets.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 尊厳死(そんげんし): death with dignity — allowing natural death by refusing life-prolonging treatment, distinct from active euthanasia

Related Words

Compare: 尊厳死(そんげんし) (death with dignity)
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