1. indicates direct object of action
2. indicates subject of causative expression
3. indicates an area traversed
4. indicates time (period) over which action takes place
5. indicates point of departure or separation of action
6. indicates object of d...
1. to connect, to link together
2. to tie, to fasten, to restrain
3. to maintain, to preserve, to keep
4. to transfer (phone call), to put a person through
5. to hedge, to buy or sell forward
1. life, life force
2. lifetime, lifespan
3. most important thing, foundation, core
4. paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
5. fate, destiny, karma