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No. 256 in Japanese

生活

"生活" means "life" or "livelihood," referring to daily living or way of life.

In a sentence

  • 私は健康的な生活を送るようにしています。

    I strive to lead a healthy life.

    The word '生活' here refers to the overall way of living, emphasizing habits and routines that constitute a healthy lifestyle.

  • 大学生の頃、東京で一人暮らしの生活をしていました。

    When I was a university student, I lived alone in Tokyo.

    In this sentence, '生活' pertains to the specific experience or mode of living alone in a certain location.

  • 新しい仕事になれるためには、新しい生活スタイルが必要です。

    To adapt to a new job, a new way of life is necessary.

    Here, '生活' highlights the lifestyle or day-to-day routine associated with adapting to a change, like starting a new job.

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