#335JLPT N2

8 strokes

FateCommandDecreeDestinyLifeAppoint

Kun reading

いのち

On reading

めい、みょう

Example words

いのち

· life

sometimes written as 生命

The dog saved the girl's life.

命ずる

めいずる

· to order

全ての兵士は王様に敵からこの城を守るよう命ぜられた。

All the soldiers were called out by the king to defend the castle against all opposition.

命がけ

いのちがけ

· putting one's life on the line

その写真の中には命がけで撮ったものもある。

Some of the photos have been taken at the risk of life.

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