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命

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    life, life force
    sometimes written as 生命

    • その犬は少女の命を救った。
      The dog saved the girl's life.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    lifetime, lifespan

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    most important thing, foundation, core

  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

  5. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    fate, destiny, karma
    archaic