天命
てんめい
tenmei
JMdict entry #1440400
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; fate; karma; destiny
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) one's life; one's lifespan
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
人事を尽くして天命を待つ。
jinji wo tsukushi te tenmei wo matsu 。
Man proposes, God disposes.