過去

Etymology

 * "the past"
 * Originally a Buddhist, from + verb root.

Noun

 * 1) the past

Verb

 * 1) to go over; to pass by
 * 2) to have already happened; to be in the past
 * 3)  to die; to pass away
 * 1)  to die; to pass away

Usage notes
In the euphemistic sense to die, must be followed by.

Noun

 * 1) the past