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VocabJLPT N5
to die
Godan VerbIrregular Nu VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to die
  2. 2. to pass away
  3. 3. to lose spirit
  4. 4. to cease
A verb meaning to die. It is the only verb in Japanese that conjugates with the ぬ ending and describes the end of life for a person, animal, or living thing.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

People die.

Sentence 1

The tree died without water.

Sentence 2

Apparently he died in the mountains.

Sentence 3

My mother passed away at the hospital.

Sentence 4

You could die doing that, you know?

Sentence 5

My friend's dog died yesterday.