生命せいめい Common Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) life;existence 生命はいつ誕生したのですか。 When did life come into being? 2 noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun (one's) working life;career See also: 役者生命 (やくしゃせいめい) 3 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) life force;lifeblood;soul;essence occ. read いのち