命を捧げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命を捧げる
1
to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
Examples
この記念碑は祖国に命を捧げた兵士を祭っている。
This monument is dedicated to the soldiers who gave their lives to their country.
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
捧
11 strokes
Frequency: 2286
Grade 9
Meanings
lift up
give
offer
consecrate
sacrifice
dedicate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ささ.げる
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