Kanji for "Death"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "death". The most popular choice is shown first.
死View details →
Top pick
death, die
Reading: shi
6 strokes · dark, mysterious
Related kanji for "death"
寂11 strokes忌7 strokes
death of a priest(also: loneliness, quietly, mellow)
jaku · peaceful, dark
death anniversary(also: mourning, abhor, detestable)
ki · peaceful, dark
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for death?
The most common kanji for "death" is 死, read as shi. It means death, die. Related kanji: 寂 (death of a priest), 忌 (death anniversary).
How many strokes does 死 have?
死 has 6 strokes.