Translation of Japanese word "生活" to English

生活

Q: What is the definition of the Japanese word "生活"?

The Japanese word "生活" is defined as: "The 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."

せいかつ

[seikatsu]

IPA: /seikaɕi/

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Meaning

Noun

The 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.

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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

Usage Guide私たちの生活は大切です。

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 生活
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せいかつ
Romaji Transcription: seikatsu

Example Sentences

私たちの生活は大切です。

わたしたちのせいかつはたいせつです。

Life is precious.

日常生活は大切です。

にちじょうせいかつはたいせつです。

Daily life is precious.

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Synonyms

living / livelihood / everyday lifelife (loanword)everyday / daily routine

Common phrases

日常生活— daily life
生活費— living expenses

More Abstract Concepts words

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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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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私たちの生活は大切です。".

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