Japanese Word · Intermediate
生きとし生けるもの
all living creatures
Pronunciation: [ikʲi̥ to̞ ɕi̥ ike̞ɾɯ̟ mo̞no̞]
Meaning
all living creatures
Example
生きとし生けるものたちよ その長き命を以って如何にあるのか
O living creatures of the world How do you live those long lives of yours?
Practice tips
- Practice 生きとし生けるもの out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.