# 生

> 生: life, genuine, birth, raw, living

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- **On'yomi readings**: セイ, ショウ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: い.きる, い.かす, い.ける, う.まれる, うまれ, う.む, お.う, き, なま
- **Meanings**: life, genuine, birth, raw, living

## Notes

This kanji represents life, birth, or raw state. It is a highly versatile character found in words like seikatsu (life) and nama (raw). Etymologically, it depicts a sprout growing out of the ground. It is fundamental for learners and is categorized at JLPT N5 level.