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N1 Noun

生計(せいけい)livelihood, living

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    1. Noun

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      livelihood, living

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    生計 【せいけい】

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      (かせ)(がしら)一家(いっか)生計(せいけい)()てています。

      The breadwinner is supporting the livelihood of the family. {livelihood, living}

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      (つま)子供(こども)たちは(ぼく)のお給料(きゅうりょう)生計(せいけい)()てている。

      My wife and children are making a living off my salary. {livelihood, living}

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      英語(えいご)話者(わしゃ)英会話(えいかいわ)授業(じゅぎょう)生計(せいけい)()てることが出来(でき)ます。

      English speakers can make a living by teaching English conversation classes. {livelihood, living}

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      リゾート開発(かいはつ)影響(えいきょう)(おお)くの漁民(ぎょみん)生計(せいけい)(みち)()たれました。

      Due to the impact of resort development, many fishermen have lost their livelihood. {livelihood, living}

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      (ほん)()いて生計(せいけい)()てることができるのは、(ひと)(にぎ)りの作家(さっか)だけだ。

      Only a handful of authors can make a living by writing books. {livelihood, living}

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