VocabJLPT N2
god of death
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. god of death
  2. 2. death deity
  3. 3. Death (personification)
This noun refers to a god or spirit of death, a supernatural being that comes to take people's souls when they die. It appears frequently in folklore, anime, manga, and fiction, often depicted as a grim reaper-like figure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The god of death in her novel is surprisingly human.

Sentence 2

Looking at the bag of medicine on my desk, I had the unsettling feeling that death was smiling at me.

Sentence 3

We documented the patient's claim of having encountered the god of death.

Sentence 4

"What would you do if the grim reaper came for you?" my friend asked.

Sentence 5

"The grim reaper's coming!" my little brother shouted from the hallway!