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matter of life and death in Japanese

matter of life and death in Japanese is 死活問題.

matter of life and death in Japanese

死活問題

noun

Pronounced: shikatsumondai

Something whose outcome could result in either someone's survival or their death

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "matter of life and death" in Japanese?

"matter of life and death" in Japanese is 死活問題.

How do you pronounce 死活問題?

"matter of life and death" in Japanese is 死活問題, pronounced "shikatsumondai".

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