命を懸ける
Reading: いのちをかける
Meaning: to risk one's life, to stake one's life
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Example Sentence
I risk my life for my country.
Usage Notes
A serious expression meaning to put one's life at risk for something important. Used for acts of great courage, devotion, or sacrifice.
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