Translation guide
Expresses how someone lives their life, including lifestyle, values, and daily habits. Japanese uses several nouns and phrases depending on whether you mean a general lifestyle, a way of making a living, or a philosophy of life.
Describing someone's overall manner of living, including habits, values, and daily routines.
The most common word for 'life' or 'living', often used in compounds to mean 'way of living' or 'lifestyle'.
健康的な生活を送っています。
I lead a healthy way of living.
Refers to daily life, often with a nuance of how one makes a living or gets by. Common in phrases like 'way of living' or 'livelihood'.
田舎でのんびりした暮らしをしています。
I have a relaxed way of living in the countryside.
Literally 'way of living', focusing on one's approach to life, philosophy, or values. More abstract than 生活.
彼の生き方に感銘を受けました。
I was impressed by his way of living.
Loanword from English, used for 'lifestyle' in modern contexts like fashion, health, or consumer habits.
新しいライフスタイルを提案します。
We propose a new way of living.
Referring to how someone supports themselves financially, their occupation or livelihood.
Specifically means 'livelihood' or 'making a living'. Used in phrases like 'way of making a living'.
生計を立てる方法を探しています。
I'm looking for a way of living.
Literally 'to go on eating', meaning to make a living or get by financially. Casual and common.
どうやって食べていくつもりですか？
How do you plan to make a living?
Expressing a guiding belief or ethical stance on how to live.
One's view of life or philosophy of living. Often used in discussions about values.
彼の人生観は独特です。
His way of living is unique.
Literally 'the path of living', implying a chosen way of life or moral direction.
自分なりの生きる道を見つけたい。
I want to find my own way of living.