This is the 2884th most frequent Japanese word.
なくし
"なくし" is the stem form of the verb "なくす," meaning "to lose" or "to get rid of" something.
In this sentence, 'なくして' is the past tense of 'なくす', used to express the act of losing something.
彼女は腕時計をなくしてしまった。
She lost her wristwatch.
'なくした' in this sentence indicates the loss of a friend, demonstrating 'なくす' in a more emotional and metaphorical sense.
友達をなくしたことは悲しい出来事です。
Losing a friend is a sad event.
Here, 'なくして' is used to express the idea of eliminating or removing something conceptually, showcasing 'なくす' in a broader context.