This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: いのち
Romaji: inochi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

life; life force

Note: sometimes written as 生命
See also: 生命
2

lifetime; lifespan

3

most important thing; foundation; core

4

paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)

Note: archaism
5

fate; destiny; karma

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 いのち
Meanings: fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

Example Sentences

(いのち)あっての物種(ものだね)
➥While there is life, there is hope.
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(かれ)(いのち)(あぶ)ない。
➥His life is in danger.
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(わたし)(いのち)がほしい。
➥I want to live.
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(ちち)長命(ちょうめい)だった。
➥Father enjoyed a long life.
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(かれ)(いのち)心配(しんぱい)だ。
➥I'm afraid for his life.
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(まわ)(みぎ)(めい)じる。
➥I order you to turn right.
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