生活費 (seikatsuhi) Japanese meaning: living expenses | KotomoraThe 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.
