いのち
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
1. to lose one's life
Kanji used
continued existence
fall down
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Composed of
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
① 空中において、物をその重みにより下の方へ移す。② 程度や質を下げる。③ 付いている物を取り除く。④ 携帯していた物を紛失する。⑤ 城などを陥落させる。⑥ 物事に決着をつける。⑦ 柔道などで、気絶させる。
Examples (7 in total)
Two people lost their lives.
He lost his life in an accident.
We're in danger of losing our lives.
Tom died trying to rescue Mary.
One million people lost their lives in the war.
All thirty people on board died.
Her brother nearly died in a traffic accident nine years ago.