noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
moribund state; near-death; barely alive
Describes a critical condition close to death, often used in medical, dramatic, or figurative contexts.
事故の後、彼は瀕死状態で病院に運ばれた。
After the accident, he was taken to the hospital in a near-death state.
その会社は経営難で瀕死状態だ。
The company is in a moribund state due to financial difficulties.
Compound of 瀕死 (hinshi, 'on the verge of death') and 状態 (jōtai, 'state, condition').