Word details

命に関わる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命に関わる.

Dictionary

Entry

命に関わる命にかかわるいのちにかかわる命に係わるExpressionGodan verbFreq #18168
1

Often before nouns

to be a matter of life or death; to be life-threatening

Examples
それは命にかかわる問題だ。
It is a matter of life or death.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

8 strokesFrequency 465JLPT N2Grade 3

On

メイミョウ

Kun

いのち

connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning

14 strokesFrequency 70JLPT N2Grade 4

On

カン

Kun

せき-ぜきかか.わるからくりかんぬき

person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself

9 strokesFrequency 232JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ケイ

Kun

かか.るかかり-がかりかか.わる

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