ichidan verb, transitive verb
General verb for consuming food or a meal.
朝ごはんを食べましたか。
Did you eat breakfast?
このケーキ、すごくおいしいから食べてみて。
This cake is really good, so try some.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
live on; subsist on
Metaphorical extension: to make a living from a particular source of income or support.
彼はわずかな給料で家族を食べさせている。
He supports his family on a small salary.
今の収入だけでは食べていけない。
I can't live on my current income alone.