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calling in Japanese

calling in Japanese is 天命 — calling means a strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.

calling in Japanese

天命
noun
Pronounced: tenmei

What does "calling" mean?

  1. noun A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
    "She always felt teaching was her true calling."
  2. noun A person's job, trade, or occupation.
    "Nursing is a demanding calling that requires real compassion."
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calling in a sentence

  • She always felt teaching was her true calling.
  • Nursing is a demanding calling that requires real compassion.

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What is "calling" in Japanese?

"calling" in Japanese is 天命. calling means: A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.

How do you pronounce 天命?

"calling" in Japanese is 天命, pronounced "tenmei".

How do you use "calling" in a sentence?

Example: "She always felt teaching was her true calling." In Japanese, "calling" is 天命.

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