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命を惜しむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命を惜しむ.

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Entry

命を惜しむいのちをおしむExpressionGodan verbFreq #47317
1

to hold one's life dear; to be reluctant to die

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

pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret

11 strokesFrequency 1,641JLPT N1Grade 8

On

セキ

Kun

お.しいお.しむ

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