everyday life; ordinary life
Refers to the routine, day-to-day existence of ordinary people, often contrasted with special or professional life.
It's important to find small joys in everyday life.
This survey examined smartphone usage in ordinary daily life.
More common and broadly used for 'daily life'; 一般生活 emphasizes the 'ordinary person' aspect, while 日常生活 focuses on daily routine.
Compound of 一般 (general, ordinary) and 生活 (life, living). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination straightforwardly yields the meaning 'ordinary life'.