JLPT N4 Elementary
生きる
To live, be alive, or be put to effective use
Readings
Other forms
生きます polite form
生きて te-form
生きた plain past
活きる less common kanji
1 Verb (Ichidan)
"To live" / "To be alive"
Describes the biological state of functioning or the active process of spending one’s daily existence.
Example
祖父 は 90歳 まで 生き まし た 。
My grandfather lived until he was 90 years old.
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2 Verb (Ichidan)
"To be put to use" / "To come to life"
Indicates that a specific quality, skill, or object is being utilized effectively or is displaying its full potential.
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