死ぬ
しぬ
shinu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

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死ぬ (しぬ (shinu)) means "to die". It is read しぬ (shinu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to die

Also : to pass away

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Example Sentences

彼は病気で死にました。

かれはびょうきでしにました。

He died from an illness.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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