Vocab Info
N1 Noun
生計livelihood, living
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun
1.
livelihood, living
All Forms
生計 【せいけい】
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Examples
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稼ぎ頭が一家の生計を立てています。
The main breadwinner supports the whole family's livelihood.
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妻や子供たちは僕のお給料で生計を立てている。
My wife and kids rely on my salary to cover their living expenses.
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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 conversation classes.
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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。
Because of resort development, many fishermen lost their livelihood.
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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 writers can make a living from their books.
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