Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 死に際(しにぎわ) in Japanese

死に際, 死にぎわ, 死際
Kana Reading
しにぎわ
Romaji
shinigiwa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    verge of death; brink of death


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

6 strokes

death, die

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: し.ぬ, し.に-

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JLPT 3

14 strokes

occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: きわ, -ぎわ

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