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天命
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 天命.
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Entry
1
God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; fate; karma; destiny
Examples
人事を尽くして天命を待つ。
Man proposes, God disposes.
2
one's life; one's lifespan
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