生活費
Meanings
1
living expenses; cost of living
Refers to the money needed for daily necessities such as food, housing, and utilities.
The cost of living in Tokyo is high.
I calculate my monthly living expenses.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が生活費を稼ぐfor someone to earn one's living expenses
He earns his living expenses through part-time work.
- 生活費がかかるliving expenses to cost (a certain amount)
Living expenses cost quite a lot in the city.
- 生活費を切り詰めるto cut down on living expenses
I'm cutting down on living expenses to save money.
- 〈人〉に生活費を援助するto financially support someone's living expenses
The parents are helping support their student's living expenses.
- 生活費の足しにするto use (extra money) as a supplement to living expenses
I use the income from my side job to help cover living expenses.