Meaning

Primary

Life

Alternative

Livelihood

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you have life and are lively that right there is true life. What is your 生活 like? Do you live?

Reading

せいかつ
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 生活スタイル

    lifestyle

    生活リズム

    the rhythm of one’s daily life

    生活レベル

    standard of living

Context Sentences

生活にかかるお金が大きいです。

The cost of living is big.

いつもはニュージーランドで生活しています。

Usually, I live in New Zealand.

毎日の生活で不安なことはありますか?

Are there any concerns about your daily life?

Kanji Composition