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1

The end of life; death.

Noun

Examples

彼の死を知って、みんなが深く悲しんだ。

Everyone was deeply saddened to learn of his death.

医師は患者の死を確認した。

The doctor confirmed the patient's death.

死は誰にも避けられない現実だ。

Death is a reality no one can avoid.

2

In baseball terminology, 'an out' (e.g., 'two outs' = 二死).

NounBaseball

Examples

二死満塁で打者が打席に立った。

With two outs and the bases loaded, the batter stepped up to the plate.

3

A historical term referring to the most severe capital punishment under the ritsuryō system (e.g., decapitation or strangulation); used in historical contexts.

NounHistorical Term

Examples

律令の五刑のうち、死は最も重い刑とされていた。

Among the five punishments of the ritsuryō code, death was considered the most severe.

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