English–Japanese
“getting by” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyarikuri
Example
今月も何とかやりくりできました。kon getsu mo nan to ka ya ri ku ri de ki ma shi ta
I managed to get by this month too.
How to say “getting by” in Japanese
“Getting by” in Japanese is やりくり (yarikuri).
Refers to arranging scarce resources carefully so that everyday needs or plans can continue.
Example sentences with やりくり
限られた収入でやりくりしています。kagi ra re ta shū nyū de ya ri ku ri shi te i ma su
I am managing with a limited income.
Tips for using やりくり
- The expression やりくり (yarikuri) can describe successful planning as well as coping with shortage, so it does not always imply financial difficulty.