noun
material life; material aspects of life
Refers to the tangible, physical, or economic side of life, often contrasted with spiritual or inner life. Used in discussions of well-being, lifestyle, or social conditions.
外的生活の充実だけでは、本当の幸福は得られない。
True happiness cannot be achieved only through the enrichment of material life.
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This survey focuses on changes in people's material aspects of life.