Word Meaning 命をかける
いのちをかける
inochiokakeru
命をかける is read as いのちをかける (inochiokakeru) and means to put one's life on the line.
Meaning
English
- to put one's life on the line
- to risk one's life
- to put everything one has into it
Reading
Kana
いのちをかける
Romaji
inochiokakeru
Writing Variants
- 命を懸ける いのちをかける inochi o kakeru
- 命を賭ける いのちをかける inochi o kakeru
Stroke Sequence
5 Characters • 18 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12命
いのち
paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)