Translation of Japanese word "死ぬ" to English
死ぬ
しぬ
[shinu]
IPA: /ɕiɴu/
Meaning
VerbTo stop living; to become dead; to undergo death. followed by of as an indication of direct cause; general use:.
How to use
死ぬ (shinu) — 'to die'. Group 1 (only verb ending in nu). 死 (shi) — death (noun). 死に体 — dead body / dying.
🇬🇧 English
to die
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 死ぬ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しぬ
Romaji Transcription: shinu
Example Sentences
彼は明日死ぬ。
かれはあしたしぬ。
He will die tomorrow.
私たちは彼が死んだことを知った。
わたしたちはかれがしぬことをしりました。
We knew that he died.
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Common phrases
- 死にかける— to be dying
- 突然死ぬ— to die suddenly
- 死ぬまで— until death
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Frequency rank: #396 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "死ぬ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "死ぬ" means "to die" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "死ぬ"?▼
The word "死ぬ" is read as "しぬ" (shinu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "He died yesterday.".
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