Japanese

いきかた
Meaning: way of life; how to live
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

生
き
方

Example sentences

He found his own way of life.
名を捨てて実を取るという生き方も悪くない。
Choosing substance over fame is not a bad way to live.
彼女は派手な生活よりも堅実な生き方を好む
She prefers a steady way of living to a flashy lifestyle.
彼の生き方は、私たちにとって良い鑑となる。
His way of life serves as a good example for us.
汗水垂らして働くことが、一番全うな生き方だと思う。
I think working hard and honestly is the most decent way to live.
彼は将来を考えず、刹那主義的な生き方をしている。
He doesn't think about the future and lives a hedonistic lifestyle.
彼は地位や名声に執着せず、雲中白鶴のような気高い生き方を貫いている。
He does not cling to status or fame, maintaining a noble way of life like a white crane in the clouds.
彼は地位や名声に執着せず、許由巣父のような高潔な生き方を貫いている。
He does not cling to status or fame and lives a high-minded life like Kyoyusouho.
自分の意見を持たず、随波逐流な生き方はしたくない。
I don't want to live a life of following the crowd without having my own opinion.
彼は土木形骸の生き方を理想とする
He considers a natural and unaffected way of life to be ideal.

Usage Notes

Refers to one's personal approach or philosophy towards living.

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