Japanese Word · Intermediate
命に代えても
at the cost of one's life
Pronunciation: say 命に代えても
Meaning
at the cost of one's life
Example
命に代えても、殿様をお守り申し上げまする。
I will protect you, my lord, even if it costs me my life.
Practice tips
- Practice 命に代えても out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.