命
いのち
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun
life; life force- lifetime; lifespan
- most important thing; foundation; core
- order; command; decree
- life
All 6 meanings
- destiny; fate
Rare and archaic meanings (2)
- paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)Archaic
- fate; destiny; karmaArchaic
Example sentences
命をかけて！
Whatever it takes!
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Human life is short.
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I'm afraid for his life.
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I want to live.
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Illusions are short lived.
More examples (10)
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His life is in danger.
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Life is dear to everybody.
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Life's seed is laid.
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Her life is in danger.
金で命は償えない。
Money cannot compensate for life.
トムの命が心配だ。
I'm worried about Tom's life.
トムの命が危ない。
Tom's life's in danger.
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I felt that my life was in danger.
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Where there is life, there is hope.
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I felt as if my life had been shortened.