shinu
1.

The process through which a living organism's biological functions cease, resulting in the end of life and the primary signs of vitality such as breathing and heartbeat stop.

2.

A state of having lost all vigor and energy, often described as lacking liveliness or the ability to engage actively in life.

3.

The condition where an entity or resource is unable to perform its intended function or maintain its effectiveness, rendering it useless or inactive.

4.

The cessation of movement or activity, indicating a complete stop in physical action or changes.

5.

In the context of games like Go, to be surrounded by an opponent's stones leading to the removal of one's own pieces from the board.

6.

In sports such as baseball, to be declared out, highlighting a failure to continue in play or to achieve a goal.

Example:

その少年は死んだものとしてあきらめられた。

yakeshinu
1.

To die as a result of being consumed by fire, typically in a tragic or distressing context such as a fire accident.

2.

To experience fatal injuries due to intense heat from flames, often associated with scenarios involving a house fire or similar incidents.

3.

To lose one's life because of severe burns sustained during a fire, emphasizing the devastating impact of fire on human life.

Example:

彼はその火事で焼け死んだ。