How to Say "You're Dead" in Japanese

お前はもう死んでいる

omae wa mou shindeiru

The English phrase "you're dead" can be translated into Japanese as お前はもう死んでいる (omae wa mou shindeiru).

This phrase is used to tell an opponent that they have already been defeated or are doomed.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "You are already dead".

omae wa mou shindeiru

The phrase お前はもう死んでいる became a massive internet meme used globally, far transcending its original context in the manga 'Fist of the North Star'.
In traditional Japanese theater like 'Kabuki', threats of death are often delivered with a stylized pose called 'mie' to emphasize the intensity of the moment.
The word お前 (omae) used here is a highly informal and often aggressive way to say 'you' that can sound incredibly rude or confrontational in polite society.

先生、あなたはもう死んでいますか？
Teacher, are you already dead?
諦めろ、お前はもう死んでいる。
Akiramero, omae wa mou shinde iru.
Give up, you're dead.
勝負は決した。お前はもう死んでいる。
Shoubu wa kesshita. Omae wa mou shinde iru.
The battle is decided. You're dead.

Two friends are playing a dramatic role-playing game.

陽太 Yota

「お前はもう死んでいる！」
"Omae wa mou shinde iru!"
You're dead!
陽葵 Himari

「嘘でしょ、陽太、強すぎるよ。」
"Uso desho, Youta, tsuyosugiru yo."
No way, Youta, you're too strong.
陽太 Yota

「完敗だな、陽葵。」
"Kanpai da na, Himari."
It's a complete defeat, Himari.
陽葵 Himari

「次は絶対に勝つからね。」
"Tsugi wa zettai ni katsu kara ne."
I will definitely win next time.

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