命

Meanings

1. Noun

   life; life force

2. Noun

   lifetime; lifespan

3. Noun

   most important thing; foundation; core

4. Noun

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

5. Noun

   fate; destiny; karma

In Spanish

1. vida

Kanji in this word

• 命

Example sentences

• その犬いぬは少女しょうじょの命いのちを救すくった。

  The dog saved the girl's life.

  El perro salvó la vida de la muchacha.

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• 彼女かのじょは国くにのために命いのちをなげうった。

  She laid down her life for her country.

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