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生命 — meaning in English

seimei

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English meaning

  • life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  • lifeless adj Dead, or showing no signs of life.

Senses

生命 is used for these senses in English:

  • life (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.
  • life Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
  • life (video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
  • lifeless dead; having lost life

life — full definition

  1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
  3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
  4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
  5. noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."

lifeless — full definition

  1. adj Dead, or showing no signs of life.
  2. adj Dull, flat, or lacking energy and vitality.

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