# life: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/life
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: A1
Part of speech: noun
IPA: /laɪf/
Katakana pronunciation: ライフ

## Meaning in English
'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.
### 日本語の意味
'life' はいくつかの関連する概念をカバーします。①生きている状態（動植物には生命がある）。②地球上での時間を構成する経験・出来事（日常生活・日本での暮らし）。③寿命・一生（彼女は長く幸せな人生を送った）。どれも日常的によく使われます。

### Examples
- 日本での生活に慣れましたか？
  - English: 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。
  - English: She lived a long and fulfilling life.
- 命は大切にしなければなりません。
  - English: We must take care of life.

## English equivalents
- life
## Japanese equivalents
- 生活
- 人生
- 命
- 生命
## Common patterns
- **life + in + place/situation**: Describe what it is like to live somewhere. Example: Life in a big city can be exciting but stressful.
- **live a ... life**: Describe the kind of life you have. Example: She lives a quiet life in the countryside.

## More from Anaversity
- [Japanese–English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english)
- [life in the English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english/life)
- [AI and agent access guide](https://anaversity.com/llms.txt)

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