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.
不死の伝説は多くの文化に存在する。
Legends of immortality exist in many cultures.
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).
このゲームでは、不死のモンスターが夜に現れる。
In this game, undead monsters appear at night.
He became immortal through a forbidden ritual.
彼は不死の薬を探し求めた。
He sought the elixir of eternal life.
不死の王を倒すのがクエストの目的だ。
Defeating the undead king is the quest objective.
このダンジョンには不死のモンスターが多く出現する。
Many undead monsters appear in this dungeon.
The ancient king searched for medicine in his quest for immortality.
The wizard had been placed under a curse of immortality.
不死 is used mainly for living beings that cannot die, often in myth or fantasy, while 不滅 is broader and applies to abstract things like fame or legacy as well.
不死 means never dying, while 死 refers to death itself, making the two direct opposites.
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
phoenix
immortality
undead; immortal being
immortality of the soul
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Compound of 不 (not) and 死 (death), literally 'no death.' The concept appears in classical Chinese texts and was adopted into Japanese with the same meaning.