命を懸ける

命を賭ける、 命をかける

Reading

Kana: いのちをかける

Romaji: inochiwokakeru

Definition

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1

to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it

Kanji

命

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 いのち

Meanings: fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

懸

Readings: ケン、 ケ、 か.ける、 か.かる

Meanings: state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart

賭

Readings: ト、 か.ける、 かけ

Meanings: gamble, wager, bet