Meaning of 死灰(しかい) in Japanese

死灰
Kana Reading
しかい
Romaji
shikai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    as lifeless as cold ashes

Related Kanji

灰 JLPT 2

6 strokes

ashes, puckery juice, cremate

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: はい

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死 JLPT 4

6 strokes

death, die

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: し.ぬ, し.に-

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