English Explanatory Dictionary

shinigami

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deity and/or personification of death.
name
  1. The deity and/or personification of death. (Compare Izanami and Enma).

Pronunciation

/ˌʃɪn.ɪˈɡɑːmi/

Word forms

shinigami

Etymology

Borrowing from Japanese 死に神 (shinigami).

Related words

psychopomp Death Grim Reaper reaper pale rider rider angel of death
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