No. 984 in Japanese
暮らし
"暮らし" means "life" or "living," referring to daily life or lifestyle.
In a sentence
都会での暮らしには多くの便利な点があります。
Living in the city has many conveniences.
Here, "暮らし" refers to the lifestyle or way of living in the city.
シンプルな暮らしを追求しています。
I am aiming for a simple way of living.
In this case, "暮らし" represents a specific approach to how one organizes and experiences their daily life.
その小説では田舎での静かな暮らしが描かれている。
That novel describes a quiet life in the countryside.
Here, "暮らし" denotes the daily life and atmosphere characteristic of rural living.
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