This word basically means ‘working hard’ and ‘earnestness’. However, let’s break down the definitions of each Kanji. It has two characters in it.
懸(ken)= This Kanji has a lot of definitions. However, it nearly means ‘staking’ or ‘risking one’s life’.
命(mei)= It simply means “life”.
So, if you use these two characters together…
懸命 (ken-mei) = It expresses ‘strong will’ or ‘determination’ to stake your life on something. It conveys an image of very determined person staking his/her life or putting an all-out effort to achieve something.
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