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N3 Noun

(いのち)life, life force, lifetime, lifespan, most important thing, foundation, core, paired tattoos of the 'life' kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love), fate, destiny, karma

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    Bunpro Summary

    The force that is extremely important for being alive.

    1. Noun

      1.

      life, life force

      sometimes written as 生命,

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    2. Noun

      2.

      lifetime, lifespan

    3. Noun

      3.

      most important thing, foundation, core

    4. Noun

      4.

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

      Archaic
    5. Noun

      5.

      fate, destiny, karma

      Archaic

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    命 【いのち】

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      商売(しょうばい)世界(せかい)では信用(しんよう)(いのち)である。

      In the business world, trust is life. (Crucial)

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      (むすめ)()(さい)という(みじか)(いのち)()えました。

      My daughter's short life came to an end at the age of two.

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      (ぼく)はこの(いのち)ある(かぎ)り、(なに)()きても彼女(かのじょ)(あい)(つづ)けます。

      As long as I have this life, I will continue to love her no matter what happens.

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      医療(いりょう)技術(ぎじゅつ)進歩(しんぽ)するにつれて益々(ますます)人々(ひとびと)(いのち)()びているそうだ。

      As medical technology advances, it seems that people's lives are being prolonged more and more.

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      (かれ)(わたし)にとって、ただの友人(ゆうじん)であるだけでなく、(いのち)(たす)けてくれた恩人(おんじん)でもある。

      He is not only a friend to me but also a benefactor who saved my life.

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