命
Fate, Command JLPT N3
8 strokes · school grade 3 · frequency rank #465
Meaning
Fate, Command, Decree, Destiny, Life, Appoint
Readings
On’yomiメイ mei、ミョウ myou
Kun’yomiいのち inochi
Radical
Components
A basic character — not built from smaller components.
Example sentences
- 私は一生懸命働くのに慣れている。I am accustomed to working hard.
- 彼は一生懸命働いたので成功した。He worked hard, so that he succeeded.
- 浅田さんが議長に任命されました。Ms. Asada was appointed chairperson.
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Not used as a component of other kanji in this set.
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