noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
euthanasia; mercy killing
Refers to the act of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering, typically in a medical context. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to euthanize' or 'to die by euthanasia' (intransitive).
安楽死の合法化について議論が続いている。
Debate continues over the legalization of euthanasia.
To be released from his suffering, he chose euthanasia.