生計 (せいけい): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

生計 (せいけい) means livelihood / means of living.

See example sentences below.

生計 at a glance

生計

せいけいseikei

N1noun

livelihood / means of living

生計せいけいseikeiN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

livelihood / means of living

Example 1

家族の生計を立てるために働く。

Translation

I work to support my family's livelihood.

Example 2

生計が苦しくて節約している。

Translation

Because of financial difficulties, I am saving money.