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- reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- reason for living
- something one lives for
- purpose in life
- raison d'être
This meaning refers to a fundamental reason or motivation that gives someone a sense of purpose or fulfillment in life. It often involves personal passions, goals, or values that drive an individual.
This usage emphasizes elements or activities that provide deep satisfaction or joy, which people prioritize in their lives.
They feel that protecting their family is something they live for.
This interpretation focuses on a broader philosophical or existential view, where finding a purpose gives deeper meaning and direction to one's existence.
He considers contributing to education as his purpose in life.
This French phrase meaning "reason for being" highlights the essential reason or justification for existence, often shaping one's identity and ambitions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
いきがい生き甲斐をかんじる感じるto feel a sense of purposeいきがい生き甲斐をみつける見つけるto find a reason for livingいきがい生き甲斐をあたえる与えるto give a purpose in lifeじんせい人生のいきがい生き甲斐purpose in lifeいきがい生き甲斐をついきゅう追求するto pursue one's raison d'êtreしごと仕事にいきがい生き甲斐をかんじる感じるto feel a sense of purpose in one's workいきがい生き甲斐があるto have a reason for livingいきがい生き甲斐をかたる語るto talk about one's reasons for livingじぶん自分のいきがい生き甲斐one's personal purpose in life
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It is said that the secret of long life is to have something to live for.
According to the newspaperman, it makes life worthwhile, doesn't it?