Japanese

らし

くらし
Meaning: living; livelihood; life
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

暮
ら
し

Example sentences

I've finally gotten used to life in the city.
彼は山で仙人のような暮らしをしている。
He lives like a hermit in the mountains.
静かな山里での暮らしが私の夢だ。
A quiet life in a mountain village is my dream.
彼は民の暮らしを重んじる名君として讃えられた。
He was praised as a wise ruler who valued the lives of the common people.
長い刑務所暮らしを終え、彼はついに娑婆の空気を吸った
After a long time in prison, he finally breathed the air of the outside world.
中央アジアの広大な草原では、今も遊牧民族が伝統的な暮らしを続けている。
In the vast grasslands of Central Asia, nomadic people still continue their traditional way of life.
彼は栄耀栄華を極め、贅沢な暮らしを送った。
He reached the height of prosperity and lived a life of luxury.
独裁者は国民の膏血を絞って贅沢な暮らしをしている。
The dictator lives a luxurious life by squeezing the blood and sweat of the people.
彼は豪華な暮らしを望まず、静かな田舎で曲肱之楽を味わっている。
He does not desire a luxurious life and is savoring the joy of simple living in the quiet countryside.
かつての水上生活者は、浮家泛宅の暮らしを楽しんでいた。
In the past, water-dwellers enjoyed a life of living on boats.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of living or one's daily life and livelihood.

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