noun
shinigami
shihn-ih-GAH-mee
Shinigami (noun) means a god or spirit of death in Japanese folklore and popular fiction. Example: “The manga features a shinigami who collects souls.”
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A god or spirit of death in Japanese folklore and popular fiction.
"The manga features a shinigami who collects souls."
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Etymology
From Japanese 死に神 (shinigami), literally "death god."
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What does “shinigami” mean?
The word “shinigami” means a god or spirit of death in Japanese folklore and popular fiction.
How do you pronounce “shinigami”?
“Shinigami” is pronounced shihn-ih-GAH-mee (/ˌʃɪn.ɪˈɡɑːmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “shinigami” in a sentence?
Here is “shinigami” used in a sentence: “The manga features a shinigami who collects souls.”
What part of speech is “shinigami”?
“Shinigami” is a noun.
Where does the word “shinigami” come from?
The word “shinigami” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 死に神 (shinigami), literally "death god.".
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