命

Life, life force, lifespan, or the most essential element of something

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生命 seimei - a more formal or scientific term for 'life'

1 Noun

Life" / "Life force

The biological state of being alive and the force that sustains it.

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医者は彼の命を救った。

The doctor saved his life.

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2 Noun

Lifespan

The limited period of time during which an organism remains alive.

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3 Noun

The most important thing" / "Lifeblood

The fundamental part of a thing that gives it its value or function.

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命

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Life, life force, lifespan, or the most essential element of something

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