死ぬ
しぬ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To die
Examples
魚が死にました。
The fish died.
📖 How to Use
「死ぬ」is a verb meaning "To die." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「死ぬ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「死ぬ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「死ぬ」mean in Japanese?+
「死ぬ」means "To die". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「死ぬ」?+
「死ぬ」is read as「しぬ」.
Is 「死ぬ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「死ぬ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「死ぬ」?+
魚が死にました。 — The fish died.
Practice 「死ぬ」 with spaced repetition