precious life
A somewhat formal or literary expression emphasizing the value and irreplaceability of life. Often used in contexts of protecting life or reflecting on its worth.
I will do everything in my power to protect this precious life.
Many precious lives were lost in the war.
Standard kanji spelling for this expression.
Alternate kanji for たっとい; 尊い is more common for 'precious' or 'sacred'.
Combination of 貴い (たっとい, 'precious, noble') and 命 (いのち, 'life'). 貴い is a less common variant of 尊い (とうとい).