救命

life-saving, saving a life

kʲ ɨː m e̞ː
救 save + 命 life
noun Rare #44,317
life-saving, saving a life Often used in compounds, such as 救命ボート (lifeboat).
JA: 救命には速い対応が大切です。
EN: A quick response is important for saving a life.

救命ボートに乗れる人数って船客全員の数より少ないのでは?

Isn't the number of people who can fit in the lifeboats less than the total number of passengers?

— タイタニック (1997)

船は乗組員が避難できるように救命ボートを備えている。

The ship is equipped with lifeboats so that the crew can evacuate.

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