time of death; one's final hour; one's end
Refers to the moment or period when someone dies, often with a solemn or literary tone. Used in expressions like 死期が近づく (one's death approaches).
The doctor informed the family that the patient's death was near.
He wore a peaceful expression, as if he had realized his time had come.
Standard kanji form; commonly used in news and literary contexts.
Compound of 死 (death) and 期 (period, time). The reading しき is the standard on'yomi for both characters.