Shinigami
Shinigami, written as 死神 in Japanese, is a term that translates to "death god" or "death spirit." In traditional Japanese folklore and in more recent pop culture, shinigami are not a single universal figure but a category of beings associated with death. The word combines shi (death) and kami (god or spirit), signaling their role as supernatural agents connected to the end of life.
In folklore, shinigami are described as mediators between life and death. They may be invisible or appear
In traditional contexts, shinigami are usually considered impersonal forces rather than individual deities with fixed personalities.