JLPT N3 Intermediate
暮らす
To live one’s daily life, make a living, or spend a period of time
Readings
Other forms
暮らします polite form
暮らして te-form
暮らした plain past
暮らせる potential form
暮す alternative spelling
1 Verb (Godan)
To live" / "To get by
Describes the act of maintaining a daily existence, earning a livelihood, or getting by day-to-day.
Example
退職後 は 田舎 で 静かに 暮らし たい です 。
After I retire, I want to live quietly in the countryside.
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2 Verb (Godan)
To spend time
Indicates passing a specific duration of time, often focusing on the manner or emotional state in which it is spent.
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