Definition of 命がけ (いのちがけ)
いのち
命がけ
いのちがけ
inochigake
Common word
noun, no-adjective
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putting one's life on the line, staking one's life (on), risking one's life, life and death situation
See also:命をかける
Other readings:
命懸け【いのちがけ】
、命掛け【いのちがけ】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
| 命 | fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint |
| 懸 | state of suspension, hang, depend, consult, distant, far apart |
| 掛 | hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour |