What does 命 mean?
命 is a Japanese noun meaning “one's life” or “life force” in English. It is written as 命 in kanji, いのち in hiragana, and inochi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
医者は彼の命を救った。
The doctor saved his life.
命は一つしかない。
You only have one life.