moment of death; one's last moments
Refers to the very moment someone dies, often used in the context of being present at a loved one's deathbed.
I regret not being able to be with my grandfather at the moment of his death.
He was present at his father's deathbed.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant spelling without okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 死に (continuative form of 死ぬ, 'to die') + 目 ('moment, occasion'). The combination literally means 'the moment of dying'.