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corpse in Japanese

corpse in Japanese is 死体, 屍体 — corpse means a dead body, usually of a person.

corpse in Japanese

死体
noun
Pronounced: shitai
The dead body of any animal with flesh; the dead body of a vertebrate; a carcass.
屍体
noun
Pronounced: shitai
The dead body of any animal with flesh; the dead body of a vertebrate; a carcass.

What does "corpse" mean?

  1. noun A dead body, usually of a person.
    "Police found the corpse near the riverbank."
  2. verb To burst into uncontrollable laughter while performing, breaking character.
    "The actor corpsed halfway through the scene and couldn't finish his line."
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corpse in a sentence

  • Police found the corpse near the riverbank.
  • The detective examined the corpse for clues.
  • The actor corpsed halfway through the scene and couldn't finish his line.
  • Two of the cast corpsed during the funeral scene and the audience laughed too.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "corpse" in Japanese?
"corpse" in Japanese is 死体, 屍体. corpse means: A dead body, usually of a person.
How do you pronounce 死体?
"corpse" in Japanese is 死体, pronounced "shitai".
How do you use "corpse" in a sentence?
Example: "Police found the corpse near the riverbank." In Japanese, "corpse" is 死体, 屍体.
Are there other ways to say "corpse" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "corpse": 死体, 屍体.
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