Japanese Conversation · Level 61
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Japanese word
長寿
Pronunciation
Romajichōju
Meaning
- nounlong life
Example
私は祖父の長寿を願います。watashi wa so fu no chō ju o nega i ma su
I wish my grandfather a long life.
More examples
毎日の運動は、長寿につながります。mai nichi no un dō wa chō ju ni tsu na ga ri ma su
Daily exercise contributes to a long life.
Core concept
Describes a life that continues for many years, especially into old age.
Common phrases
長寿を願うchō ju o nega u
wish for a long life
長寿を祝うchō ju o iwa u
celebrate a long life
長寿の秘訣chō ju no hi ketsu
secret to a long life
Similar words
長生きnagaiki: Living for many years, especially into advanced age.
長命chōmei: A long lifespan, often described in formal or written language.
Definition in Japanese
長い年月にわたって生きること。naga i toshi tsuki ni wa ta tte i ki ru ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese noun 長寿 (chōju) combines 長 (chō, "long") and 寿 (ju, "long life").
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 長寿 (chōju) has a formal tone and often appears in descriptions of people or communities known for living to an advanced age.
Opposites
- 短命tanmeishort-livedna-adjective
Related words
- 長寿者chōjushalong-lived personnoun
- 長寿化chōjukaincreased longevitynoun