life in Japanese
life in Japanese is 命, 生命, 人生 — life means the condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
life in Japanese
命
Pronounced: inochi
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
生命
Pronounced: seimei
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
人生
Pronounced: jinsei
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
生活
Pronounced: seikatsu
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
存在
Pronounced: sonzai
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
人生
Pronounced: jinsei
生命
Pronounced: seimei
生活
Pronounced: seikatsu
Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
人生
Pronounced: jinsei
Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
寿命
Pronounced: jumyō
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
命
Pronounced: inochi
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
存在
Pronounced: sonzai
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
生命
Pronounced: seimei
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
残機
Pronounced: zanki
(video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
生命
Pronounced: seimei
(video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
終身刑
Pronounced: shuushinkei
(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).
What does "life" mean?
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noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
"Doctors fought to save the patient's life."
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noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
"She spent her whole life in the same small town."
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noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
"He talked about his life growing up in Manchester."
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noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
"The party really came to life once the music started."
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life in a sentence
- Doctors fought to save the patient's life.
- Life on Earth depends on water.
- She spent her whole life in the same small town.
- The batteries have a life of about two years.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "life" in Japanese?
"life" in Japanese is 命, 生命, 人生. life means: The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
How do you pronounce 命?
"life" in Japanese is 命, pronounced "inochi".
How do you use "life" in a sentence?
Example: "Doctors fought to save the patient's life." In Japanese, "life" is 命, 生命, 人生.
Are there other ways to say "life" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "life": 命, 生命, 人生, 生活, 存在, 寿命.
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