Meaning of 命を懸ける in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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命を懸ける, 命を賭ける, 命をかける
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Kana Readingいのちをかける
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Romajiinochiwokakeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
- Meaning
- to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life
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Example Sentences
命を懸ける, 命を賭ける, 命をかける, いのちをかける used in context
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She risked her life to protect her child.
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She saved her baby's life at the risk of losing her own.
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They went on fighting the fire at the risk of their lives.
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He saved her at the risk of his life.
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He saved the child at the risk of his life.
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He risked his life to save her.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
suspend, hang, 10%, install, depend, consult
On: ケン, ケ
Kun: か.ける, か.かる
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