飯が食えない (めしがくえない) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, i-adjective
cannot make a living; can't earn a living
Idiomatic expression meaning one cannot earn enough to live on; literally 'cannot eat rice/meals'. Often used in negative potential form.
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I can't earn a living from art alone, so I have a side job.
