Definition of 命がけ (いのちがけ)

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命がけ

いのちがけ

inochigake

noun, no-adjective
putting one's life on the line, staking one's life (on), risking one's life, life and death situation
Other readings:
命懸け【いのちがけ】
命掛け【いのちがけ】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint
state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart
hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour
Example sentences(showing 8 results)

わた
かのじょ
彼女
けっしん
決心
I was determined to help her at the risk of my life

Some of the photos have been taken at the risk of life

かれ
いのちが
命懸け
いぬ
たす
助けた
He rescued the dog at the risk of his own life

かれ
いのちが
命懸け
すく
救った
He saved the child at the risk of his own life

われわれ
我々
あら
なか
いのちが
命懸け
たた
闘った
We fought for our lives in the storm

しか
鹿
いのちが
命懸け
The deer ran for its life

けいさつかん
警察官
いのちが
命がけ
はた
働く
Policemen work at the risk of their own lives

いのちが
命がけ
I found this at the risk of my life