彼は一生を医学の研究に捧げた。
He devoted his whole life to medical research.
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I will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life.
彼は一生をかけて膨大な財産を築いた。
He spent his entire life building up his massive fortune.
あんな男と結婚するくらいなら、一生独身でいるほうがいい。
I'd rather stay single for the rest of my life than marry a man like that.
彼は先生から受けた恩を一生忘れない。
He will never forget the debt of gratitude he owes his teacher.
彼は真理の探求に一生を捧げた。
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.
彼は一生かけて、自分の犯した罪を償うつもりだ。
He intends to spend his whole life atoning for the crime he committed.
彼は一生を学問に捧げた。
He devoted his life to scholarship.
彼は一生を辺境の地の調査に捧げた。
He dedicated his life to the investigation of remote lands.
一度罪を犯せば、一生その影がつきまとう。
Once you commit a crime, its shadow follows you for a lifetime.
Usage Notes
Refers to the period from birth to death, or indicates something that lasts or affects one's entire life.
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