死体
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Noun meaning a dead body or corpse. Typically used in serious or formal situations. Example: 『死体を発見する』 (shitai o hakken suru, 'to discover a corpse').
Theme
At a crime scene investigation training session, User, a junior detective, discusses evidence with their senior, Detective Tanaka.
死体
したい
corpse
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
To remember 『死体』 (shitai, 'corpse'), think of 'death' (死 shi) and 'body' (体 tai) combined — a dead body. 'Shi-tai' sounds like 'see die' — you see a dead body.
Cultural Note
『死体』 (shitai, 'corpse') is a formal term often used in medical, legal, or news contexts. In everyday conversation, people might use softer terms like 『亡くなった方』 (nakunatta kata, 'deceased person') to show respect.
Forms
Base: 死体Noun meaning a dead body or corpse. Typically used in serious or formal situations. Example: 『死体を発見する』 (shitai o hakken suru, 'to discover a corpse').