命
Kanji · N2
命 / fate
Kanji for fate, command, or decree.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | メイ、ミョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いのち | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
命 carries the meaning fate, command, or decree.
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Common compounds with 命
革命家かくめいかrevolutionary
一生懸命いっしょうけんめいvery hard / with utmost effort / as hard as one can
致命的ちめいてきfatal / lethal
運命うんめいfate / destiny / lot
革命かくめいrevolution
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