身みを捧ささげる

expression, ichidan verb

devote oneself; sacrifice oneself; dedicate oneself

Used when someone gives their whole self—time, effort, or even life—to a cause, goal, or person. Often carries a serious, selfless tone.

See also: 捧げる (ささげる)

• 彼かれは科か学がくの発はっ展てんに身みを捧ささげた。

  He devoted himself to the advancement of science.

• 彼かの女じょは家か族ぞくのために身みを捧ささげてきた。

  She has sacrificed herself for her family.