What does 生涯 mean?
生涯 is a Japanese noun meaning “one's lifetime” in English. It can also be translated as “for life” depending on context. It is written as 生涯 in kanji, しょうがい in hiragana, and shougai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
叔母は幸せな生涯を送った。
My aunt lived a happy life.
彼は生涯独身のままだった。
He remained a bachelor all his life.