和英／英和辞典 - Japanese⇔English Dictionary

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

Kanji in this word

• 命
  fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

  On: メイ (mei)、 ミョウ (myou)

  Kun: いのち (inochi)

  8 strokes · Grade 3 · JLPT N2

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