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Readings

inochi
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
See also: 生命・3
sometimes written as 生命
life, life force

Noun (futsuumeishi)
lifetime, lifespan

Noun (futsuumeishi)
most important thing, foundation, core

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

Noun (futsuumeishi)
Archaism
fate, destiny, karma

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Kanjis
ON: メイ, ミョウ KUN: いのち
fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

Stroke: 8 Grade: 3 JLPT: N2 SKIP: 2-2-6 FC: 8062.2


Phrases
その犬は少女の命を救った。
Parts: 其の (その) (いぬ) 少女 (しょうじょ) (いのち) 救う (すくう)
The dog saved the girl's life.

子たる者すべからく親の命に従うべし。
Parts: (こ) たる (もの) 須らく (すべからく) (おや) (めい) 従う (したがう) 可し (べし)
Children should obey their parents.