Translation

生活 / 人生 / 命 / 生命

Meaning

'Life' covers several related ideas. First: the state of being alive (animals and plants have life). Second: the experiences and events that make up your time on Earth (your daily life, life in Japan). Third: your lifespan (she had a long, happy life). All are very common.

Examples

• 日本での生活に慣れましたか？
  Have you gotten used to life in Japan?
• 彼女は長く充実した人生を歩みました。
  She lived a long and fulfilling life.