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What does 死ぬ (しぬ, shinu) mean?

死ぬ (しぬ, shinu) means to die.

Quick facts
Readingしぬ
Romajishinu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
しぬ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshinu

to die

GenkiGenki 6
  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to die; to pass away
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to look dead
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to cease; to stop

Example sentences

  • The flower has died.

  • My dog died.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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