Translation guide
Expresses how someone lives their life, including lifestyle, values, and daily habits. Japanese uses several nouns and phrases depending on whether you mean a general lifestyle, a way of making a living, or a philosophy of life.
Describing someone's overall manner of living, including habits, values, and daily routines.
The most common word for 'life' or 'living', often used in compounds to mean 'way of living' or 'lifestyle'.
I lead a healthy way of living.
Refers to daily life, often with a nuance of how one makes a living or gets by. Common in phrases like 'way of living' or 'livelihood'.
I have a relaxed way of living in the countryside.
Literally 'way of living', focusing on one's approach to life, philosophy, or values. More abstract than 生活.
I was impressed by his way of living.
Loanword from English, used for 'lifestyle' in modern contexts like fashion, health, or consumer habits.
We propose a new way of living.
Referring to how someone supports themselves financially, their occupation or livelihood.
Specifically means 'livelihood' or 'making a living'. Used in phrases like 'way of making a living'.
I'm looking for a way of living.
Literally 'to go on eating', meaning to make a living or get by financially. Casual and common.
How do you plan to make a living?
Expressing a guiding belief or ethical stance on how to live.
I want to find my own way of living.