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[せっ(摂)·せい(生)]
sessei
noun, suru verb

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[せっせい(生)]
sessei
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English Meaning(s) for 摂生

noun, suru verb
  1. taking care of one's health
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Definition and Synonyms for 摂生

Kill the act of terminating a life
Synonyms: 人殺し, 摂生, 殺し, 殺す, 殺人, 殺害, 殺生, 賊害
Hygiene a condition promoting sanitary practices
Synonyms: 保健, 健康方, 摂生, 衛生, 養生

Meanings for each kanji in 摂生

» vicarious; surrogate; act in addition to
» life; genuine; birth

Categories 摂生 is a member of

Termination the act of ending something
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Sanitariness the state of being conducive to health
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