English–Japanese
“lifetime” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiisshō
Example
人の一生は短いです。hito no is shō wa mijika i de su
A person's lifetime is short.
How to say “lifetime” in Japanese
“Lifetime” in Japanese is 一生 (isshō).
Marks a person's life as one complete stretch of time.
Example sentences with 一生
私は一生忘れない景色を見ました。watashi wa is shō wasu re na i keshiki o mi ma shi ta
I saw a view I will never forget.
Tips for using 一生
- Unlike the English word lifetime, 一生 (isshō) normally refers to a person's whole life rather than the period during which an object remains in use.