Kanji Detail of 死
死
| Level: | N4 Mid |
| Strokes: | 6 |
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The kanji 死 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.
・On-yomi (音読み): シ (shi) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): 死ぬ (shi-nu - to die)
⚫︎ 死亡(sibou) Translation: Death; fatality. ⚫︎ 死者(shisha) Translation: The deceased; the dead. ⚫︎ 死ぬ(死nu) Translation: To die.
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The kanji 死 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.