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命がけ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命がけ.
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Entry
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putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
Examples
その写真の中には命がけで撮ったものもある。
Some of the photos have been taken at the risk of life.
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