命(いのち)の恩人(おんじん)

いのちのおんじん
noun
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
person
1. lifesaver; one's savior; person to whom one owes one's life
A person who saved someone's life, either literally or figuratively. Can be used for someone who rescued another from mortal danger or who provided crucial help in a dire situation.
あの人(ひと)は私(わたし)の命(いのち)の恩人(おんじん)だ。
That person saved my life.
溺(おぼ)れていたところを助(たす)けてくれた命(いのち)の恩人(おんじん)に再会(さいかい)した。
I was reunited with the person who saved me when I was drowning.
先生(せんせい)は命(いのち)の恩人(おんじん)だと思(おも)っている。あの時(とき)の助言(じょげん)がなければ今(いま)の私(わたし)はいない。
I think of my teacher as my lifesaver. Without their advice at that time, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Usage

A set expression that can be used both literally (someone who physically saved a life) and figuratively (someone who provided crucial help when one was in serious trouble). The phrase carries a strong sense of gratitude and indebtedness.

Common collocations

  • 命(いのち)の恩人(おんじん)に会(あ)う (to meet one's lifesaver)
  • 命(いのち)の恩人(おんじん)だと思(おも)う (to consider someone a lifesaver)

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Related Words

Related: 恩人(おんじん) (benefactor)
Compare: 救世主(きゅうせいしゅ) (savior, messiah)
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Added 2026.3.9 15:21 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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