死ね
shine[ɕine̞]
The English slang phrase "kys" (kill yourself) can be expressed in Japanese as 死ね (shine).
This term is used as text messaging slang.
Meaning: text messaging slang (phrase)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is shine.
Did you know?
- Using 死ね in a public online space in Japan can lead to more severe legal consequences or permanent bans than similar English slang due to strict laws against 'online insults'.
- While 'kys' in English is often used as a dark joke or extreme internet slang, using 死ね in a Japanese social context is frequently viewed as a direct, physical threat rather than just online hyperbole.
- Despite its harshness, 死ね is occasionally used between extremely close friends as a form of 'aggressive affection' or an exaggerated reaction to a joke.
Examples in context
- マジで、死ね。Maji de, shine.Seriously, die.
- うざい。死ね。Uzai. Shine.Annoying. Die.
- もう、死ねば？Mou, shineba?Why don't you just die already?
Example conversation
Two teenagers are arguing intensely over a video game.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太、マジで下手すぎ。死ね。Youta, maji de heta sugi. Shine.Youta, you're seriously too bad at this. Die.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、言い過ぎだよ。Misaki, iisugi dayo.Misaki, you're going too far.
- 美咲 Misakiだって、ずっと負けてるんだもん。Datte, zutto maketeru ndamon.But it's because we keep losing.
- 陽太 Yotaそんなこと言わないでよ。Sonna koto iwanaide yo.Don't say things like that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 死ね, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
