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命

いのち

Readings

いのち

Meanings

  1. 1.
    nlife; life force
  2. 2.
    nlifetime; lifespan
  3. 3.
    nmost important thing; foundation; core
  4. 4.
    npaired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
  5. 5.
    nfate; destiny; karma

Kanji breakdown

命
N48 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

その犬は少女の命を救った。

The dog saved the girl's life.

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命いのち

life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation

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