Meaning

Primary

To Die

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means death, so the verb version is to die.

Reading

しぬ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • オレは死ぬ

    I will die

    自分は死ぬ

    I will die

    人は死ぬ

    people will die

Context Sentences

このスプレーで大体の虫は死ぬ。

Most insects die with this spray.

毎日、死ぬ気で力いっぱい生きています。

Every day, I live to my fullest power as if I'm dying.

夜に一人で山に入ったら、死ぬかもしれないよ。

There is chance you may die if you enter the mountain alone at night.

Kanji Composition