身命

しんめい

Also written しんみょう

Meanings

1. Noun one's life

Kanji

• 身 body. Read as シン.
• 命 life. Read as メイ.

Example sentences

• 身命をかけて職務を実践し、すべての警察官の心に火をともしてくれました。
  He risked his life to carry out his duty and inspired police officers everywhere.

Common phrases

• 身命を賭する

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