This is the kanji for death.

on readings:
  • shi
kun readings:
  • shi
examples:
hisshi certain death, desperation
karōshi death from overwork
kenshi coroner's inquest, autopsy
kogoejini freeze to death
shigo after death
shigo dead language
shiin cause of death
shikyo death
んだ shinda died
shinin dead person, the dead
shinu die
shitai dead body, corpse
suishi drowning
tōshi freeze to death

links:

Karoshi
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Last Alteration Performed: 27 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.