| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 死ぬ | しぬ | シヌ |
Pronunciation: shinu
How to Say It Outloud: shee-noo
Usage: The verb '死ぬ' (shinu) is the most straightforward way to say 'to die.' It is a standard verb used in many contexts.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼は戦争で死んだ。
彼は戦争で死んだ。Example Sentence English:He died in the war.
He died in the war.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 亡くなる | なくなる | ナクナル |
Pronunciation: nakunaru
How to Say It Outloud: nah-koo-nah-roo
Usage: The verb '亡くなる' (nakunaru) is a more polite or respectful way to speak about someone dying. It is often used in more formal settings.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女の祖父が亡くなりました。
彼女の祖父が亡くなりました。Example Sentence English:Her grandfather passed away.
Her grandfather passed away.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 逝去する | せいきょする | セイキョスル |
Pronunciation: seikyosuru
How to Say It Outloud: say-kyoh-soo-roo
Usage: The term '逝去する' (seikyosuru) is another polite or formal way to say 'to die,' often used in obituaries or formal documents.
Example Sentence Japanese:有名な俳優が逝去しました。
有名な俳優が逝去しました。Example Sentence English:A famous actor has passed away.
A famous actor has passed away.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 死去する | しきょする | シキョスル |
Pronunciation: shikyosuru
How to Say It Outloud: shee-kyoh-soo-roo
Usage: The term '死去する' (shikyosuru) is used in formal contexts to indicate someone's death.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は昨夜、死去しました。
彼は昨夜、死去しました。Example Sentence English:He passed away last night.
He passed away last night.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 息を引き取る | いきをひきとる | イキヲヒキトル |
Pronunciation: iki wo hikitoru
How to Say It Outloud: ee-kee wo hee-kee-toh-roo
Usage: The phrase '息を引き取る' (iki wo hikitoru) is a poetic or euphemistic way to say 'to die,' literally meaning 'to draw one's last breath.'
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女は家族に囲まれて息を引き取りました。
彼女は家族に囲まれて息を引き取りました。Example Sentence English:She drew her last breath surrounded by family.
She drew her last breath surrounded by family.Dictionary
死ぬしぬCommon wordjlpt-n5
Godan verb with 'nu' endingIrregular nu verb
Intransitive verb
- to die; to pass away
Irregular nu verb
Intransitive verb
- to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to look dead
Irregular nu verb
Intransitive verb
- to cease; to stop
亡くなるなくなるCommon wordjlpt-n4
Godan verb with 'ru' endingIntransitive verb
- to die; to pass away
金型かながた
Noun- die
- (metal) mold; mould
- Die (manufacturing)
死亡しぼうCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- death; dying; mortality
消えるきえるCommon wordjlpt-n5
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to disappear; to vanish; to go out of sight; to go away; to become lost
Intransitive verb
- to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to turn off (e.g. of a TV screen)
Intransitive verb
- to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope)
Intransitive verb
- to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness); to disappear; to fade away (e.g. of footsteps)
Intransitive verb
- to wear away (e.g. of an inscription); to rub out (of writing); to fade (e.g. of ink)
Intransitive verb
- to be lost (e.g. of a tradition); to die out; to disappear
枯れるかれるCommon wordjlpt-n2
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die
Intransitive verb
- to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
眠るねむるCommon wordjlpt-n4
Godan verb with 'ru' endingIntransitive verb
- to sleep
Intransitive verb
- to die; to rest (in peace); to lie (buried); to sleep (in the grave)
Intransitive verb
- to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; to lie untapped; to lie untouched
Intransitive verb
- to close one's eyes
参るまいるCommon wordjlpt-n4
Godan verb with 'ru' endingIntransitive verb
- to go; to come; to call
Intransitive verb
- to be defeated; to collapse; to die
Intransitive verb
- to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
Intransitive verb
- to be madly in love
Intransitive verb
- to visit (shrine, grave)
死するしする
Suru verb - special classIntransitive verb
- to die
采さい
Noun- dice; die
治まるおさまるCommon wordjlpt-n1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingIntransitive verb
- to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to cool off; to abate; to be settled; to be brought under control
Intransitive verb
- to be at peace; to be governed well
Intransitive verb
- to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated; to get better; to ease off
絶えるたえるCommon wordjlpt-n1
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to die out; to peter out; to become extinct
Intransitive verb
- to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued; to be cut off
一天地六いってんちろく
Noun- die; dice
逝くいく
Godan verb - Iku/Yuku special classIntransitive verb
- to die; to pass away
倒れるたおれるCommon wordjlpt-n4
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to fall (over, down); to collapse; to take a fall; to topple
Intransitive verb
- to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to cave in; to crumble; to give away
Intransitive verb
- to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to break down (e.g. from overwork)
Intransitive verb
- to die; to be killed
Intransitive verb
- to go bankrupt (of a company, bank, etc.); to fail; to collapse; to go under
Intransitive verb
- to be defeated (in a game); to lose
Intransitive verb
- to fall (of a government, dictator, etc.); to be overthrown
旅立つたびだつCommon word
Godan verb with 'tsu' endingIntransitive verb
- to begin a trip; to depart; to embark
Intransitive verb
- to die; to pass away; to depart this life
骰子さいころ
Noun- dice; die
- Dice
他界たかい
Noun- death; the next world
Intransitive verb
- to pass away; to die
滅びるほろびるCommon wordjlpt-n1
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct; to perish
消え失せるきえうせる
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to disappear; to vanish
Intransitive verb
- to die
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