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死
死 (readings: し, し; Japanese kanji) means “to die / death”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 死ぬ (to die).
What does 死 mean?
| Kanji | 死 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to die / death |
| Readings | し, し |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 死
死 is read し or し depending on the word.
Example words with 死
| Example | 死ぬ (to die) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14