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VocabJLPT N1

livelihood

Noun

Definitions

1. livelihood
2. living

This noun refers to one's livelihood or the means by which a person earns enough to live. It is often used in phrases meaning "to make a living," describing how someone supports themselves or their family financially.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Can you really make a living from that side job alone?

Sentence 2

Breaking news reported that the blackout dealt a serious blow to the shopping district's livelihoods.

Sentence 3

He sells fish at the morning market to support his family's livelihood.

Sentence 4

Forgive me for asking, but are you managing to make ends meet on your current income?

Sentence 5

Honestly, do you think you can actually make ends meet the way things are?