一生(いっしょう)

いっしょう
noun, adverb
whole life, lifetime
time-general
1. whole life, lifetime
The entire span of one's life from birth to death.
一生(いっしょう)の思(おも)い出(で)になった。
It became a memory for a lifetime.
一生(いっしょう)の友達(ともだち)ができた。
I made a lifelong friend.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Common expression
My grandfather's life was eventful, and he overcame many hardships.
That trip became a memory for a lifetime. If I get the chance, I'd like to visit that place again.
2. for life, forever
For the rest of one's life, permanently.
一生(いっしょう)忘(わす)れません。
I'll never forget it for the rest of my life.
この仕事(しごと)に一生(いっしょう)をかける。
I'll devote my whole life to this work.
一生(いっしょう)あなたを愛(あい)します。
I'll love you forever.
When I think we might never meet again, I feel lonely.
I will probably never forget the words my teacher said to me that day.

一生(いっしょう) means one's entire life or lifetime. It functions as both a noun and an adverb.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (as a noun, 一生(いっしょう)の〜):

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (as an adverb):

Common expressions

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