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How to say "Death" in Japanese

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Death" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "Death" is "Shi", written in japanese as "".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese noun '死 (し)' means 'death'. It refers to the end of life, the permanent cessation of all vital functions. This word is commonly used to describe the passing of a person, animal or even an idea. It can also be used figuratively, such as to describe the 'death' of a dream or the 'death' of a relationship. For example: He died of old age - (彼は老齢のために死んだ). The death penalty - (死刑)

The Kanji are characters that represent meanings. As you can see, this word is made up of 1 Kanji:

The kanji "死" means "Death" and can be read as "Shi" and "Shi"

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Shi" mean in japanese?

"Shi" means "Death".

To learn more about the kanji in this word, checkout this pages:

What is the Kanji for death?

If you also want to learn how to write this word in Japanese, you can checkout this page:

How to write "Death" in Japanese