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死
shi
Description
「死」は、生き物が生きるのをやめること、つまり命がなくなることです。
"死" means when a living thing stops living, that is, when life ends.
少しかたい言葉で、話すときは「死ぬ」を使うことが多いです。
It is a somewhat formal word; when speaking, people often use "死ぬ" instead.
Meanings
死shi
death; the end of life
だれもが死をこわいと思う。
Everyone is afraid of death.
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Notes
- Etymology
On-reading of the kanji 死; the native verb form is 死ぬ (shinu).
- Nuance
死 as a noun is formal or abstract; everyday speech prefers the verb 死ぬ.
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