Vocab Info
N1 Noun
生計livelihood, living
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
livelihood, living
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生計 【せいけい】
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稼ぎ頭が一家の生計を立てています。
The breadwinner is supporting the livelihood of the family. {livelihood, living}
妻や子供たちは僕のお給料で生計を立てている。
My wife and children are making a living off my salary. {livelihood, living}
英語話者は英会話の授業で生計を立てることが出来ます。
English speakers can make a living by teaching English conversation classes. {livelihood, living}
リゾート開発の影響で多くの漁民が生計の道を絶たれました。
Due to the impact of resort development, many fishermen have lost their livelihood. {livelihood, living}
本を書いて生計を立てることができるのは、一握りの作家だけだ。
Only a handful of authors can make a living by writing books. {livelihood, living}
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