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living in Japanese

living in Japanese is 生計, 暮らし, 生活 — living means alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).

living in Japanese

生計
noun
Pronounced: seikei
Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood
暮らし
noun
Pronounced: kurashi
A style of life.
生活
noun
Pronounced: seikatsu
A style of life.
生活様式
noun
Pronounced: seikatsuyōshiki
A style of life.

What does "living" mean?

  1. adj Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).
    "She is the last living member of that generation."
  2. noun The money or means needed to support oneself; one's occupation as a source of income.
    "He makes a living as a freelance writer."
  3. noun A particular way or style of life.
    "They enjoy simple, quiet living in the countryside."
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living in a sentence

  • She is the last living member of that generation.
  • Is the author still living?
  • He makes a living as a freelance writer.
  • What do you do for a living?

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What is "living" in Japanese?

"living" in Japanese is 生計, 暮らし, 生活. living means: Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).

How do you pronounce 生計?

"living" in Japanese is 生計, pronounced "seikei".

How do you use "living" in a sentence?

Example: "She is the last living member of that generation." In Japanese, "living" is 生計, 暮らし, 生活.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "living": 生計, 暮らし, 生活, 生活様式.

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