How to say lifespan in Japanese

JLPTN3
命★【いのちinochi】

noun:

  • life; life force - sometimes written as 生命 ➜ 生命
  • lifetime; lifespan
  • most important thing; foundation; core
  • paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love) - archaism
  • fate; destiny; karma - archaism

Example Sentences

王ouをwo得たeta麒麟kirinもmoまたmata寿命jumyouをwo持たないmotanai生き物ikimonoだdaがga、このkono病yamaiばかりbakariはha治癒chiyuのno方法houhouがgaないnai。
A qilin with a king too has no limit on its lifespan, but this illness alone admits of no remedy.
海umiがgaめmeはha寿命jumyouがga長いnagai。
Sea turtles have a long lifespan.

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