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命
Life, Fate, Command
いのち (inochi)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 命 is used in words like 生命 (life), 運命 (fate), and 命令 (command). Although its core meaning is 'life,' it also appears in words related to destiny and orders.
Memory Trick
Imagine a HEART beginning to beat inside a newborn baby. That precious LIFE is represented by 命.
Readings
Onyomi: メイ (mei), ミョウ (myou)
Kunyomi: いのち (inochi)
Example Words
命
いのち (inochi)
Life
生命
せいめい (seimei)
Life
運命
うんめい (unmei)
Fate
命令
めいれい (meirei)
Command
Example Sentence
命は とても 大切です。
いのちは とても たいせつです。
inochi wa totemo taisetsu desu
Life is very precious.