命を懸ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命を懸ける
1
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
Examples
彼は彼女を救うために命をかけた。
He risked his life to save her.
Kanji in this Word
命
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
懸
20 strokes
Frequency: 889
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
state of suspension
hang
depend
consult
distant
far apart
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.かる
賭
16 strokes
Frequency: 1989
Grade 8
Meanings
gamble
wager
bet
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
かけ
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