命 mìng
noun | verb
: life; fate
: order or command
: to assign a name, title etc
Kun Reading
命 | いのち inochi
noun
: life; life force
: lifetime; lifespan
: most important thing; foundation; core
: (Archaism) paired tattoos of the “life” kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
: (Archaism) fate; destiny; karma
命 | みこと mikoto
noun
: (after the name of a god or a noble) Lord; Highness
: (Archaism) (Derogatory) you
On Reading
命 | めい mei
noun
: command; decree
: life
: destiny
