勉強 / 単語 / 命

いのち めい

  • life; life force n
  • lifetime; lifespan n
  • most important thing; foundation; core n
  • paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love) n arch
  • fate; destiny; karma n arch
  • order; command; decree n
  • life n
  • destiny; fate n
Beginner II

Kanji

メイ • ミョウ

いのち

fate; command; decree; destiny; life; appoint

Grade Level 3

8 Strokes

Synonyms

生命

せいめい

  • life; existence n
  • (one's) working life; career n n-suf
  • life force; lifeblood; soul; essence n
Beginner II

命令

めいれい

  • order; command; decree; directive n vs
  • (software) instruction; statement n vs comp
Beginner II

生命

せいめい

  • life; existence n
  • (one's) working life; career n n-suf
  • life force; lifeblood; soul; essence n
Beginner II

運命

うんめい

  • fate; destiny; lot n
Intermediate II