生死
せいし
seishi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
生死 (せいし (seishi)) means "Life or death". It is read せいし (seishi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Life or death
Also : Survival · Vital question
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Example Sentences
生死、じかんがありません。
せいし、じかんがありません。
However, I don't have time.
生死、まいにちべんきょうします。
せいし、まいにちべんきょうします。
Therefore, I study every day.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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