JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
死 — death
- Reading
- シ・し.ぬ・し.に\~
- Meaning
- death; die
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
死 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シ・し.ぬ・し.に\~ and it means death; die. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
死 appears in everyday japanese words such as 死 (death), 死刑 (death penalty) and 生死 (life and death).
Japanese words containing 死
Frequently asked questions
What does 死 mean in Japanese?
死 means death; die in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 死 read?
死 is read シ・し.ぬ・し.に\~. Reading it inside real words — 死 and 死刑 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 死 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 死 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 死 in a word?
A common word containing 死 is 死 (し) — "death". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 死 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 死 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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