生計を立てる

make a living

→ 生計
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make a living Used for earning enough to support oneself, often by doing a particular kind of work.
JA: 彼はピアノの演奏で生計を立てる。
EN: He makes a living by playing the piano.

彼らは生計を立てるのは難しいとわかった。

They found it difficult to make a living.