JMdict: 2403140
命を捧げる 【いのちをささげる】
- [exp,v1] to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 命 | Fate, Command, Decree, Destiny, Life, Appoint | メイ, ミョウ | いのち |
| 捧 | Lift Up, Give, Offer, Consecrate, Sacrifice, Dedicate | ホウ | ささ.げる |