General:
* 生計 (seikei): This is the most common and direct translation of "livelihood" in Japanese.
* 生業 (shokugei): This word specifically refers to a person's occupation or trade.
* 生業 (shokugyō): This word means "occupation" or "profession."
* 生活 (seikatsu): This is a broader term for "life" or "lifestyle."
* 暮らし (kurashi): This word also refers to "life" or "lifestyle."
* 稼ぎ (kazegi): This word means "income" or "earnings."
More specific:
* 生計手段 (seikei shudan): This means "means of livelihood" or "way of making a living."
* 生活費 (seikatsu-hi): This refers to "living expenses."
* 生計費 (seikei-hi): This is more specific and means "cost of living."
* 収入 (shūnyū): This refers to "income" or "revenue."
The best synonym for "livelihood" will depend on the specific context.