生きる
いきる
ikiru
verbVocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

生きる (いきる (ikiru)) means "to live". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to live

Also : to exist · to survive

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 生きる (いきる) means 'to live'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to live.

Example Sentences

まいにち、生きます。

まいにち、いきます。

I like to live.

私は生きます。

わたしはいきます。

I can live.

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