死ぬ
shinuplain
The plain verb for die is 死ぬ (shinu). In anime you will often hear the rough command 死ね (shine), which means "die!" and is a harsh insult. It is also called 死にたい (shinitai).
Meaning: to stop living (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 死ぬ | shinu | plain |
| 死ね | shine | rude, command |
| 死にたい | shinitai | plain, want to die |
死ぬ (shinu) is the base form, used in plain sentences such as 死ぬかと思った (shinu ka to omotta), "I thought I would die". 死ね (shine) is only for anger and fights in fiction.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 死ね (shine) with real people. In real life it is very offensive and can be taken as a threat.
Did you know?
- The verb 死ぬ (shinu) is the only common Japanese verb that ends in ぬ (nu).
Examples in context
- 死にたくない。Shinitakunai.I do not want to die.
- 死ね！Shine!Die!
Example conversation
In an anime battle, the wounded fighter Hiro talks to his partner Kai.
- Kai大丈夫か？Daijōbu ka?Are you all right?
- Hiro死ぬかと思った。Shinu ka to omotta.I thought I would die.
- Kai立てるか？Tateru ka?Can you stand?
