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死

死 — death, die

Learn the correct stroke order for 死 (death), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 36 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)し.ぬshinu、し.に-shini
Strokes6
Radical歹
Frequency#229
Meaningsdeath, die

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

急死きゅうしsudden deathnoun
枯死こしwithering; dyingnoun
死ぬしぬto die; to pass awayverb
死因しいんcause of deathnoun
死活しかつlife and death; life or deathnoun
死球しきゅうpitch that hits the batternoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 死 (death) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 歹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 死 is #229, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

急死きゅうし — sudden death
枯死こし — withering; dying
死ぬしぬ — to die; to pass away

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (歹)

残remainder殊particularly殉martyrdom殖augment

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 死 have?

The kanji 死 (death) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 死?

死 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 死 mean?

死 means: death, die. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: し.ぬ, し.に-.

What JLPT level is 死?

死 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.