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今日の漢字
Grade 3JLPT N3

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

8 strokes · frequency rank #465

On
メイ、ミョウ
Kun
いのち

Stroke order

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Common words

  1. かくめいrevolution1
    • The railroad provoked a kind of revolution.

    • A revolution broke out in that country.

    • A revolution broke out in Mexico.

  2. せいめいlife; existence2
    • When did life come into being?

    • Food is necessary for life.

    • The soul animates the body.

  3. いのちlife; life force3
    • The dog saved the girl's life.

    • Children should obey their parents.

    • I'm afraid for his life.

  4. めいれいorder; command; decree; directive4
    • Ken told his dog to wait there.

    • My orders are absolute.

    • They were waiting for the go-ahead.

  5. けんめいeager; earnest; strenuous; fervent5
    • My father said that I must work hard.

    • He works hard all the year round.

    • The girl tried hard to hold back her tears.

  6. いっしょうけんめいvery hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might6
    • You should have worked harder.

    • He worked hard.

    • I ran as fast as I could.

  7. ぼうめいfleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons)7
    • Along with thousands of others, he fled the country.

    • Deposed in a military coup in September 2006 and having effectively been in exile, the Former premier of Thailand Thaksin has returned after about a year and a half.

  8. しめいmission; errand8
    • They accomplished their mission.

    • He was given an important mission.

    • I am charged with an important mission.

  9. うんめいfate; destiny; lot9
    • We were never to see her again.

    • His doom is sealed.

    • Man is mortal.

  10. せいめいほけんlife insurance10
    • The company provides health and life insurance benefits for all of its employees.

    • He insured himself.

    • I have life insurance.

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