いのち
Meanings
Noun
1. life; life force
sometimes written as 生命
2. lifetime; lifespan
3. most important thing; foundation; core
4. paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
5. fate; destiny; karma
Pitch accent
のち
Top 18800
Used in vocabulary (31 in total)
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
to lose one's life
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
Examples (38 in total)
My sword is my life.
I'm afraid for his life.
His life is in danger.