Meaning

Primary

Existence

Alternatives

Life, Survival

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Suppose that life is in existence on this planet... What would that say about life and survival in such an unforgiving place?

Reading

せいぞん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 生存を保持する

    to maintain someone or something's existence

    生存をつづける

    to continue existing

    生存を支える

    to support someone or something's existence

Context Sentences

われわれの肉体は、生存のためにつねに水分を必要としている。

Our bodies always need water for survival.

その世界では、きょ人たちが人るい生存のきょういとなっていた。

In that world, titans were threatening the existence of humanity.

FBIは、生存者を求めて、夜通しトーフグのオフィスの中を捜索した。

The FBI searched all night for the survivor in the Tofugu office.

Kanji Composition