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Definition and Synonyms for 生きがい
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生きがい |
生きるための動機 |
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Life |
a motive for living |
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Synonyms: |
生き甲斐 |
Meanings for each kanji in 生きがい
Categories 生きがい is a member of
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動因 |
有機体が望む目的に向かって行動を起こすように仕向ける心理学的特性 |
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Motive |
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal |
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Sample Sentences for 生きがい
今や彼には何の生きがいもない。
Now he has nothing to live for.
今の私は仕事だけが生きがいだ。
My only reason to live for right now is my job.
彼女は息子が生きがいです。
Her son makes life worth living.
金をかせぐことが彼の生きがいだ。
Making money is his main purpose in life.
金をかせぐことが彼の生きがいだ。
Making money is his reason for living.
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