ζ»
Death, To Die
γ(γ¬) (shinu)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The number four is often considered unlucky in Japan because it can be pronounced 'shi,' which sounds the same as the word for death. Many hospitals and hotels skip room number 4 for this reason.
Memory Trick
Imagine a wilted flower that has lost all its petals and life. That image of life ending helps you remember ζ» means 'death.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ· (shi)
Kunyomi: γ(γ¬) (shinu)
Example Words
ζ»γ¬
γγ¬ (shinu)
To die
ζ»δΊ‘
γγΌγ (shibou)
Death
εΏ
ζ»
γ²γ£γ (hisshi)
Desperate
ζ»θ
γγγ (shisha)
Deceased person
Example Sentence
ζ€η©γ ζ°΄γͺγγ§ ζ»γ«γΎγγγ
γγγγΆγ€γ γΏγγͺγγ§ γγ«γΎγγγ
shokubutsu ga mizu nashi de shinimashita
The plant died without water.