宿命
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 宿命
1
fate; destiny; predestination
Examples
洪水はかつてはこの地方には宿命であった。
Previously, floods were fate for the region.
Kanji in this Word
宿
11 strokes
Frequency: 701
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
inn
lodging
relay station
dwell
lodge
be pregnant
home
dwelling
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やど
やど.る
やど.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すく
ぶすき
やけ
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
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