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命を奪う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命を奪う

いのちをうばう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #8865
1

to take someone's life; to kill someone

Kanji in this Word

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
14 strokes
Frequency: 974
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

rob
take by force
snatch away
dispossess
plunder
usurp

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うば.う
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