生いきる糧かて

expression, noun

source of vitality; life sustenance

A set phrase meaning something that gives one the energy or motivation to live; often used metaphorically for emotional or spiritual nourishment.

See also: 糧 (かて)

• 彼かれにとって音おん楽がくは生いきる糧かてだ。

  For him, music is what keeps him going.

• 読どく書しょが私わたしの生いきる糧かてになっている。

  Reading has become my source of vitality.