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being in Japanese

being in Japanese is 生き物, 生物, 存在 — being means a living creature, especially in phrases like "human being.".

being in Japanese

生き物
noun
Pronounced: ikimono
A living creature.
生物
noun
Pronounced: seibutsu
A living creature.
存在
noun
Pronounced: sonzai
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

What does "being" mean?

  1. noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
    "Every human being deserves basic dignity."
  2. noun The state of existing; existence itself.
    "Philosophers have long debated the nature of being."
  3. conjunction Given that; since (used to introduce a reason).
    "Being that it was raining, we stayed indoors."

being in a sentence

  • Every human being deserves basic dignity.
  • Philosophers have long debated the nature of being.
  • Being that it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "being" in Japanese?

"being" in Japanese is 生き物, 生物, 存在. being means: A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."

How do you pronounce 生き物?

"being" in Japanese is 生き物, pronounced "ikimono".

How do you use "being" in a sentence?

Example: "Every human being deserves basic dignity." In Japanese, "being" is 生き物, 生物, 存在.

Are there other ways to say "being" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "being": 生き物, 生物, 存在.

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