Translation and Meaning of: 生死 - seishi

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 生死 (seishi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: seishi

Kana: せいし

Type: noun

L: jlpt-n1

生死

Translation / Meaning: life is b3AUtfu1L

Meaning in English: life and death

Definition: to live and to die.

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- Writing
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Explanation and Etymology - (生死) seishi

生死 (せいし) It is a word composed of two Kanji: 生 (I know) which means "life" and 死 (shi) which means "death". Together they form the word that can be translated as "life and death" or "the cycle of life and death." This expression is often used in philosophical, religious and cultural contexts to represent the duality of human existence and the transience of life. The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the belief in the Renaissance and Karma became popular in Japan. Since then, it has been a recurring theme in literature, art and Japanese religion.

How to Write in Japanese - (生死) seishi

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (生死) seishi:

How do you say life is b3AUtfu1L In japanese?

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "life is b3AUtfu1L" in the Japanese language.

A way of saying "life is b3AUtfu1L" é "(生死) seishi".

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

生命; 死生; 生き死に; 生と死; 生きることと死ぬこと

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