屍鬼封尽
Shiki Fūjin
The English phrase "reaper death seal" is translated into Japanese as 屍鬼封尽 (Shiki Fūjin).
屍鬼封尽 refers to a fictional sealing technique from the series Naruto, which is used to trap a soul inside the user's own body.
How do you pronounce it?
Shiki Fūjin
Did you know?
- The character 封 is common in Japanese 'ofuda' charms used in Shinto and Buddhist rituals to seal away evil spirits.
- While translated as 'reaper', the Japanese 屍鬼 specifically refers to a 'corpse demon' or 'revenant'. This shifts the image from a hooded figure with a scythe to a physical, undead body.
- The technique's name uses 'kanji' that are typically read with 'on' readings, which gives the phrase a formal, archaic and ritualistic sound to Japanese ears.
Examples in context
- 死神封印は非常に強力な術です。The Reaper Death Seal is an incredibly powerful technique.
- 彼は死神の封印術を使った。He used the Reaper's Sealing Technique.
- 屍鬼封尽を使う。Shiki fūjin o tsukau.Use the Reaper Death Seal.
- 彼は屍鬼封尽を完成させた。Kare wa Shiki fūjin o kansei saseta.He completed the Reaper Death Seal.
- 屍鬼封尽は非常に危険な術だ。Shiki fūjin wa hijō ni kiken na jutsu da.The Reaper Death Seal is a very dangerous technique.
Example conversation
Two fans are discussing their favorite Naruto techniques.
- 陽葵 Himari一番好きな術は何？Ichiban suki na jutsu wa nani?What is your favorite technique?
- 大翔 Hirotoやっぱり屍鬼封尽だと思う。Yappari Shiki Fūjin da to omou.I think it's the Reaper Death Seal, for sure.
- 陽葵 Himariあれは怖すぎるよ。Are wa kow-sugiru yo.That one is way too scary.
- 大翔 Hirotoでも、とてもかっこいいよね。Demo, totemo kakkoii yo ne.But it's very cool, isn't it?
