生きがい

いきがい

reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être

common word Also written 生き甲斐、生甲斐

Meaning

n
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être; ikigai

Example sentences

お年寄りには生きがいが必要だ。

Old people need something to live for.
彼女は息子だけが生きがいだった。

Her son meant everything to her.
彼女は息子が生きがいです。

Her son makes life worth living.