Japanese

せいけい
Meaning: livelihood; living; means of support
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

生
計

Example sentences

He makes a living through translation work.
彼は山で狩猟をして生計を立てている。
He makes a living by hunting in the mountains.
彼は通りで物乞いをして生計を立てている。
He makes a living by begging on the street.
彼は道端で乞丐をして生計を立てていた。
He made a living by begging on the roadside.

Usage Notes

Often used in the phrase '生計を立てる' (to make a living).

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