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[いのち(命)·が(懸)·け]
inochigake
noun, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[いのち(命)·が·け]
inochigake
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[いのち(命)·が(掛)·け]
inochigake
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Root Words:

[いのち(命) + か(懸)·け]
inochi + kake

English Meaning(s) for 命懸け

noun, no adjective
  1. putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
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Meanings for each kanji in 命懸け

» fate; command; decree; destiny; life; appoint
» suspend; hang; 10%; install; depend; consult

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Sample Sentences for 命懸け

The deer ran for its life.
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He saved the child at the risk of his own life.
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I was determined to help her at the risk of my life.
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Some of the photos have been taken at the risk of life and limb.
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We fought for our lives in the storm.
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