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命を張る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命を張る.

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Entry

命を張る命をはるいのちをはるExpressionGodan verbFreq #37277
1

to put one's life on the line

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

counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

11 strokesFrequency 403JLPT N2Grade 5

On

チョウ

Kun

は.る-は.り-ば.り

Nanori

はりわり

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