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
Pronounced: ikimono
A living creature.
生物
Pronounced: seibutsu
A living creature.
存在
Pronounced: sonzai
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
What does "being" mean?
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noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
"Every human being deserves basic dignity."
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noun The state of existing; existence itself.
"The poem reflects on the mystery of being and what it means to live."
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conjunction Given that; since (used to introduce a reason).
"Being that it was raining, we stayed indoors."
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being in a sentence
- Every human being deserves basic dignity.
- Scientists wonder whether any living being could survive on that planet.
- The poem reflects on the mystery of being and what it means to live.
- He lay awake wondering about being, and why anything exists at all.
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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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