生計 (せいけい) Japanese meaning | Kotomoraを
立
て
て
いる
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He makes a living by writing novels.
Usage patterns
〈事〉で生計を維持するto maintain one's livelihood by doing something
He maintains his livelihood through farming.
生計の足しにするto use something to supplement one's income
I do side jobs in my free time to supplement my income.
〈人〉の生計を支えるto support someone's livelihood
She single-handedly supports her family's livelihood.