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いのちをかけ
る
Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
1. to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
Alt. forms
命
いのち
を
懸
か
け
る
43%
命
いのち
をかけ
る
28%
命
いのち
を
賭
か
け
る
25%
いのちをかけ
る
1%
Conjugations...
Used in: 8
Composed of
いのち
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
かけ
る
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
Examples (1 in total)
彼
かの
女
じょ
は
いのちをかけて
子
こ
供
ども
を
守
まも
ろうとした。
She risked her life to protect her child.