* 死ぬ (shinu) - to die, to pass away
* 死亡 (shibou) - death
* 亡くなる (nakunaru) - to die (polite form)
* 死去 (shikyo) - death, passing away
* 永眠 (eimin) - eternal sleep, peaceful death
These are just a few ways of expressing "dead" in Japanese, and there may be other words or phrases that are more suitable in certain situations. It's always best to consult a dictionary or Japanese language expert to ensure proper usage.