貴たっとい命いのち

expression, noun

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.

• 貴たっとい命いのちを守まもるために、全ぜん力りょくを尽つくします。

  I will do everything in my power to protect this precious life.

• 戦せん争そうで多おおくの貴たっとい命いのちが失うしなわれた。

  Many precious lives were lost in the war.