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命

life; life force

N5Common wordNoun

Noun

life•life force

Noun

lifetime•lifespan

Noun

most important thing•foundation•core

Noun

paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)

Noun

fate•destiny•karma

Example Sentences

命(いのち)あっての物種。

While there is life, there is hope.

命(いのち)は誰でも惜しい。

Life is dear to everybody.

命(いのち)の種(たね)はまかれた。

Life's seed is laid.

命(いのち)有っての、物(もの)だね。

Where there is life, there is hope.

命(いのち)が縮む思いをした。

I felt as if my life had been shortened.

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

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