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life; existence
(one's) working life; career
life force; lifeblood; soul; essence
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.