fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

Radicals

• 命【いのち】
  life, life force, lifetime, lifespan, most important thing, foundation, core, paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love), fate, destiny, karma
• 命令【めいれい】
  order, command, decree, directive, (software) instruction, statement
• 生命【せいめい】
  life, existence, (one's) working life, career, life force, lifeblood, soul, essence
• 命じる【めいじる】
  to order, to command, to appoint