命

いのち

life

N3 #2,032

Meanings

  1. noun, sometimes written as 生命 life; life force
  2. lifetime; lifespan
  3. most important thing; foundation; core
  4. archaic paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
  5. archaic fate; destiny; karma

めい

  1. noun order; command; decree
  2. life
  3. destiny; fate

みこと also 尊

  1. suffix, noun, after the name of a god or a noble Lord; Highness
  2. pronoun, archaic, derogatory you

みこと also 御言

  1. noun, honorific the spoken words of the emperor or a noble

Its kanji

In sentences

彼女かのじょの命いのちは危あぶない。 Her life is in danger. #93904

私わたしの命いのちは危あぶなかった。 My life was in danger. #162532

金かねは命いのちより重おもい・・・！ Money is heavier than life. #181800

患者かんじゃの命いのちが危あぶなかった。 The patient's life was in danger. #183939

命いのちのある間あいだは希望きぼうがある。 While there is life, there is hope. #80752

人ひとの命いのちは儚はかない。 Human life is short. #10723743

彼あの命いのちが危あぶない。 His life is in danger. #2432348

彼あの命いのちが心配しんぱいだ。 I'm afraid for his life. #116003