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

身命

Reading

Kana: しんめい
Romaji: shinmei
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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one's life

Kanji

Readings: シン、 み
Meanings: somebody, person, one's station in life
Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 いのち
Meanings: fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

Example Sentence

身命(しんめい)をかけて職務(しょくむ)実践(じっせん)し、すべての警察官(けいさつかん)(こころ)()をともしてくれました。
➥He risked his life to carry out his duty and inspired police officers everywhere.
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