不死の
fushi no
The English word "undying" is translated into Japanese as 不死の (fushi no).
不死の is an adjective used to describe things that are permanent, never-ending or infinite. It is frequently found in literary or dramatic contexts, often used to describe eternal concepts such as 不死の愛 (undying love) or eternal fame.
Meaning: permanent, never-ending, infinite (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The base concept 不死 (fushi) is composed of the characters for "not" (不) and "death" (死), literally meaning deathlessness or immortality.
How do you pronounce it?
fushi no
Did you know?
- If you were to describe a person as 不死身 (fushimi), you would be implying they are an invincible fighter who cannot be defeated in combat. This version shifts the meaning from 'undying' to 'invincible' or 'indestructible'.
- While 不死 means deathless, the Japanese language has a distinct word 不老 (furō) specifically for 'not aging', and they are often paired as 不老不死.
- While 不死の (fushi no) can mean 'undying' in a romantic sense, using it for human emotions can sound overly dramatic or even 'chunibyo'. This term is often reserved for the supernatural or the epic rather than a simple heartfelt sentiment.
Examples in context
- 不死の存在The existence of the undying
- 彼の愛は死ぬことのないものだHis love is undying
- 彼は不死の力を手に入れた。Kare wa fushi no chikara o te ni ireta.He obtained undying power.
- それは不死の命を持つ怪物だ。Sore wa fushi no inochi o motsu kaibutsu da.It is a monster with undying life.
- 不死の鳥の伝説を聞いたことがありますか。Fushi no tori no densetsu o kiita koto ga arimasu ka.Have you ever heard the legend of the undying bird?
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are discussing a fantasy novel in a cafe.
- 美咲 Misakiこの主人公は不死の存在なの？Kono shujinkou wa fushi no sonzai na no?Is this protagonist an undying being?
- 蓮 Renうん、死なない設定らしいよ。Un, shinai settei rashii yo.Yeah, it seems to be a setting where he doesn't die.
- 美咲 Misaki不思議な物語ね。Fushigi na monogatari ne.It's a mysterious story.
- 蓮 Renすごく面白いよ、美咲。Sugoku omoshiroi yo, Misaki.It's very interesting, Misaki.
