from the cradle to the grave
A set phrase describing something that lasts a person's entire life, from birth to death. Often used in discussions of social welfare or lifelong security.
A welfare state should support its citizens from the cradle to the grave.
This insurance covers you from the cradle to the grave.
Standard mixed kana-kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Kanji spelling for ゆりかご; less common but still encountered.
A direct translation of the English phrase 'from the cradle to the grave', popularized in Japanese through discussions of the British welfare state.