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使命

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 使命

めい
Noun
Freq #4574
1

mission; errand

Examples
彼らは使命を果たした。
They accomplished their mission.
2

task; duty; obligation

Kanji in this Word

使
8 strokes
Frequency: 219
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

use
send on a mission
order
messenger
envoy
ambassador
cause

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つか.う
つか.い
-つか.い
-づか.い
8 strokes
Frequency: 465
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

fate
command
decree
destiny
life
appoint

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いのち
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