What does 生 mean?
生 is a Japanese noun meaning “raw” or “fresh” in English. It can also be translated as “live (not recorded)” depending on context. It is written as 生 in kanji, なま in hiragana, and nama in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
日本人は生の魚をよく食べます。
Japanese people often eat raw fish.
生の演奏を聞きに行きました。
I went to hear a live performance.