What does 生涯 mean?
生涯 is a Japanese noun meaning “lifetime” or “life” in English. It can also be translated as “all one's 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
彼は生涯を医学に捧げた。
He devoted his life to medicine.
この日のことは生涯忘れない。
I'll never forget this day as long as I live.