命

Meaning

1. n
   life; life force
2. n
   lifetime; lifespan
3. n
   most important thing; foundation; core
4. n archaic
   paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
5. n archaic
   fate; destiny; karma
6. n
   order; command; decree
7. n
   life
8. n
   destiny; fate

Example sentences

• １００万人の人々がその戦争で命を落とした。

  One million people lost their lives in the war.

• 私の命が危ないと言ってるわけですか？

  Are you saying my life is in danger?

• 彼にとって、妻は彼の命そのものだったと言っても決して大げさではない。

  It is no exaggeration to say that, as far as he was concerned, his wife was life itself to him.