noun
way of life; attitude to life; how one lives
Refers to the manner in which a person lives, often with a nuance of personal philosophy or the impression one's life leaves. Can carry a slightly dramatic or reflective tone.
彼の生き様に感銘を受けた。
I was deeply impressed by his way of life.
自分の生き様を貫くのは難しい。
It's difficult to stay true to one's own way of life.
生き方 is a more neutral, practical term for 'way of living' or 'lifestyle', while 生き様 often carries a stronger emotional or philosophical weight, focusing on the impression or attitude behind one's life.
Compound of 生き (iki, 'living', continuative form of 生きる) and 様 (zama, 'state, appearance'). The suffix 様 here indicates a manner or condition, giving the sense of 'the state/appearance of living'.