不死
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the state of never dying, often in mythological, philosophical, or fantasy contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
Legends of immortality exist in many cultures.
He sought the elixir of eternal life.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
undeath; undead
Used in RPGs and fantasy settings to refer to the state of being undead or to undead creatures. Often appears in compound terms like 不死者 (undead being).
In this game, undead monsters appear at night.
Defeating the undead king is the quest objective.
Usage patterns
- 不死になるto become immortal
He became immortal through a forbidden ritual.
- 不死のモンスターan undead monster (in games/fantasy)
Many undead monsters appear in this dungeon.
- 不死を求めるto seek immortality
The ancient king searched for medicine in his quest for immortality.
- 不死の呪いa curse of immortality
The wizard had been placed under a curse of immortality.