expression, godan verb (-su)
revive the dead
Rare expression meaning to bring the dead back to life. Often used in figurative or literary contexts.
死者を生かすことは、神にしかできない。
Reviving the dead is something only a god can do.
More common and direct way to say 'to bring back to life' or 'to revive'.
Compound of 死者 (dead person) + を + 生かす (to keep alive, to revive). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.