人生, じんせい
(human) life (i.e. conception to death)
できるあいだに人生を楽しみなさい。
は
Particle, pronounced わ in modern Japanese
1. topic marker particle
2. indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
3. adds emphasis
ばら, 薔薇, しょうび, そうび, バラ
Usually in kana
rose
そのバラはよい香りを発散した。
ばら, 散, バラ
May take 'no', Usually in kana
1. loose articles (not packaged with other things), bulk items, individual items
See ばら銭, Abbreviation
2. coins, small change
ばら, 肋, バラ
See 肋肉, Usually in kana, Abbreviation
boneless rib (esp. of pork or beef), boned rib