Translation of Japanese word "生活" to English
生活
せいかつ
[seikatsu]
IPA: /seikaɕi/
Meaning
NounThe state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
How to use
生活 (seikatsu) — 'life / daily life / living'. 日常生活 (nichijou seikatsu) — daily life. 生活費 (seikatsu-hi) — living expenses. 生活する — to live / make a living.
🇬🇧 English
life / daily life
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 生活
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せいかつ
Romaji Transcription: seikatsu
Example Sentences
四明は、はきだはです。
四明は、はきだはです。
Life is precious.
四明の日本は、はきだはです。
四明の日本は、はきだはです。
Daily life is precious.
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Common phrases
- 日常生活— daily life
- 生活費— living expenses
Frequency rank: #132 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "生活" mean?▼
The Japanese word "生活" means "life / daily life" in English.
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The word "生活" is read as "せいかつ" (seikatsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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