NichiDict

生命

N3
せいめい
[seimei]
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Meanings

1.Noun

life; existence

2.NounSuffix

(one's) working life; career

3.Noun

life force; lifeblood; soul; essence

Examples

この薬は多くの生命を救ってきた。

This medicine has saved many lives.

政治生命を懸けて改革に挑む。

Stake one's political career on the reform.

科学者は生命の起源を研究する。

Scientists study the origin of life.