also: ぐらし
noun, noun, used as a suffix
life; lifestyle; living; livelihood
Refers to one's daily life, way of living, or economic circumstances. Often used in compounds as a suffix (e.g., 一人暮らし, 田舎暮らし), where the reading becomes ぐらし.
都会の暮らしは便利だが、物価が高い。
City life is convenient, but the cost of living is high.
彼は一人暮らしを始めた。
He started living alone.
年金だけで暮らしを立てるのは大変だ。
It's tough to make a living on just a pension.