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VocabJLPT N4
whole life
Nounの-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. whole life
  2. 2. a lifetime
  3. 3. (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
This noun means "one's whole life" or "a lifetime," referring to the entire span of a person's existence. It often appears in phrases expressing lifelong commitment, such as promising to do something forever.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Watching her from behind, I decided I'd work hard for the rest of my life.

Sentence 2

Even so, please never give up — not for your whole life!

Sentence 3

I'm so happy — I've got another memory to last a lifetime!

Sentence 4

Wow, I just received a whole lifetime's worth of happiness in one go!

Sentence 5

If you hadn't been here, I might never have laughed again.