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“survival” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseizon

Example

厳しい環境での生存は簡単ではありません。kibi shi i kan kyō de no sei zon wa kan tan de wa a ri ma se n

Survival in a harsh environment is not easy.

Illustration for 生存 (survival)

How to say “survival” in Japanese

“Survival” in Japanese is 生存 (seizon).

Focuses on maintaining life or existence when danger, hardship, or change threatens to end it.

Full entry for 生存: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 生存

救助隊は全員の生存を確認しました。kyū jo tai wa zen in no sei zon o kaku nin shi ma shi ta

The rescue team confirmed everyone's survival.

Tips for using 生存

  • 生存 (seizon) often appears in formal descriptions of people, animals, or organisms, while ordinary conversation more often uses 生きている (ikite iru).

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