No. 2,042 in Japanese
一生
"One's whole life" or "lifetime."
In a sentence
彼は一生を平和のために捧げました。
He dedicated his entire life to peace.
In this sentence, "一生" is used to mean "entire life" or "lifespan," emphasizing the act of devoting one's lifetime to an endeavor.
私は一生忘れることができない経験をしました。
I had an experience that I can never forget throughout my life.
Here, "一生" conveys the concept of "throughout one's life" or "lifelong," highlighting the permanence of the memory of the experience.
彼はそれを一生の誇りにしています。
He holds it as a lifelong pride.
In this case, "一生" refers to "lifelong" or "continuing through life," emphasizing the enduring significance of the pride he holds.
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