Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 死

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily represents "death," "to die," or "dead." It conveys the cessation of life and the end of existence. This core meaning is central to its various usages.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): (shi) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): (shi-nu - to die)

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 死亡(sibou) Translation: Death; fatality. ⚫︎ 死者(shisha) Translation: The deceased; the dead. ⚫︎ 死ぬ(nu) Translation: To die.

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a pictograph. It depicts a person kneeling with their legs crossed, representing the posture of a corpse. Over time, the form has evolved, but the core imagery of a person in a state of death remains.

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