English–Japanese
“for life” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishūshin
Example
この会員資格は終身です。ko no kai in shi kaku wa shū shin de su
This membership is for life.
How to say “for life” in Japanese
“For life” in Japanese is 終身 (shūshin).
Marks a condition or status that remains in effect until the end of a person's life.
Example sentences with 終身
日本ではかつて終身雇用が一般的でした。nihon de wa ka tsu te shū shin ko yō ga ip pan teki de shi ta
Lifetime employment was once common in Japan.
Tips for using 終身
- The compound 終身雇用 (shūshin koyō) refers to lifetime employment, but it describes an employment model rather than a promise made to every worker.