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活計 (かっけい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
livelihood ; making a living
Refers to one's means of supporting oneself financially; somewhat formal or literary. Often used in contexts discussing economic survival or occupation.
で
活かっ
計けい
する
人ひと
が
多おお
い
。
Many people in this region make a living through agriculture.
Kanji 活 lively, resuscitation, being helped Similar words 生せい 計けい 生計 is a more common and everyday word for 'livelihood', while 活計 is less frequent and slightly more formal or literary.
生せい 活かつ 生活 refers to daily life or living in a broader sense, not specifically to earning a living.
Etymology Composed of 活 (activity, life) and 計 (plan, measure). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests 'planning for life' or 'means of living'.
