活かっ殺さつ

noun

life or death; life and death

Refers to the critical boundary between life and death; often used in contexts like martial arts, medical emergencies, or philosophical discussions.

• 活かっ殺さつ自じ在ざいの技わざを持もつ武ぶ道どう家か。

  A martial artist who has techniques that can freely give life or take it.

• 医い師しは活かっ殺さつの判はん断だんを迫せまられることがある。

  Doctors are sometimes forced to make life-or-death decisions.