Sometimes written as 生命

life; life force

lifetime; lifespan

most important thing; foundation; core

Archaic

paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)

Archaic

fate; destiny; karma

fate; destiny; lot

order; command; decree; directive

Computing

(software) instruction; statement

to order; to command

to appoint

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly; desperately

life; existence

Noun, used as a suffix

(one's) working life; career

Occ. read いのち

life force; lifeblood; soul; essence

eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort

mission; errand

task; duty; obligation

lifespan; life; lifetime

life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life

fatal; lethal