Proverb meaning that life is the foundation of everything; as long as you are alive there is hope and value — life comes first.
災害で家を失っても、命あっての物種だと言って被災者は励まし合った。
Even after losing their homes in the disaster, the victims encouraged each other by saying 'as long as there's life, there's hope.'
無理して仕事を続けるより休んで治すべきだ。命あっての物種だからね。
You should rest and recover rather than forcing yourself to keep working. Life comes first, after all.
お金は大事だが、命あっての物種。まずは安全を優先しよう。
Money is important, but life comes first. Let's prioritize safety.