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.
I was deeply impressed by his way of life.
It's difficult to stay true to one's own way of life.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, often used for readability or emphasis.
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'.