Japanese word

暮らし

Pronunciation

Romajikurashi

Meaning

  • noundaily life

Example

毎日の暮らしは楽しいです。mai nichi no ku ra shi wa tano shi i de su

My daily life is fun.

Illustration for 暮らし (daily life)

More examples

この町での暮らしにも、少しずつ慣れてきました。ko no machi de no ku ra shi ni mo suko shi zu tsu na re te ki ma shi ta

I am gradually getting used to life in this town.

Core concept

Describes the ongoing way a person spends ordinary days, including the practical conditions and habits that shape everyday living.

Common phrases

  • 快適な暮らしkai teki na ku ra shi

    a comfortable daily life

  • 暮らしを楽しむku ra shi o tano shi mu

    enjoy daily life

Similar words

生活seikatsu: The general state and routine of living, including work, housing, and daily activities.
日常nichijō: The ordinary events and routines that fill each day.

Definition in Japanese

人が日々を過ごし、生活を営んでいくこと。また、その生活のあり方。hito ga hi bi o su go shi sei katsu o itona n de i ku ko to ma ta so no sei katsu no a ri kata

Word origin

暮らし (kurashi, "daily life") is the noun form of 暮らす (kurasu, "to live or spend one's days"), a native Japanese verb.

Usage tips

  • The compound 一人暮らし (hitorigurashi) means living alone, showing that the word can describe a person's living situation as well as daily routines.

Other meanings

  • lifestylenoun
  • livelihoodnoun

Related words

  • 暮らし方kurashikataway of lifenoun

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