使命
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 使命
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
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つか.う
つか.い
-つか.い
-づか.い
命
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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