all living things must die; no mortal escapes death
Proverb emphasizing the inevitability of death for all living beings. Often used in a philosophical or literary context.
All living things must die. That is precisely why we should live each moment to the fullest.
Standard kanji form of the proverb.
Variant with 有る instead of ある; less common.
A classical Japanese proverb, likely derived from Buddhist or Chinese philosophical concepts about the impermanence of life.