和英／英和辞典 - Japanese⇔English Dictionary

1. 1. [n] preserving one's life; longevity; long life

Kanji in this word

• 保
  protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

  On: ホ (ho)、 ホウ (hou)

  Kun: たも.つ (tamo.tsu)

  9 strokes · Grade 5 · JLPT N2
• 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