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活

Reading

Kana: かつ
Romaji: katsu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

living; life

2

judo art of resuscitation

See also: 活を入れる
suf
3

action; activity

Note: abbreviation
See also: 活動

Kanji

活
Readings: カツ、 い.きる、 い.かす、 い.ける
Meanings: lively, resuscitation, being helped, living

Example Sentences

放蕩(ほうとう)生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)る。
➥I lead a fast way of living.
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死中(しちゅう)に活(かつ)を求(もと)める。
➥Your gift was like discovery of an oasis in the midst of a desert.
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この生活(せいかつ)に疲(つか)れた。
➥I'm tired of living this life.
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多忙(たぼう)な生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)る。
➥I lead a busy life.
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阿蘇山(あそさん)は活火山(かっかざん)だ。
➥Mt. Aso is an active volcano.
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復活祭(ふっかつさい)はもうすぐだ。
➥Easter is near at hand.
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