VocabJLPT N1
being alive
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. being alive
This noun refers to the state of still being alive, often used when discussing whether a historical or elderly person is living. It tends to appear in formal or written contexts rather than casual conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The old man is still alive, apparently taking walks along the river every morning.

Sentence 2

Word around the neighborhood is that the painter is still alive.

Sentence 3

According to the official records, the witnesses from that time are still living.

Sentence 4

The company newsletter reported that an executive from the founding days is still alive.

Sentence 5

Legally, the scope of proxy authority is limited as long as the individual is still living.