寿
Kanji · N1
寿 / longevity
Kanji for longevity, congratulations, or one's natural life.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュ、ス、シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ことぶき、ことぶ.く、ことほ.ぐ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
寿 carries the meaning longevity, congratulations, or one's natural life.
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Common compounds with 寿
福寿ふくじゅlong life and happiness
長寿ちょうじゅlong life / longevity
喜寿きじゅ77th birthday
寿司すしsushi / range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
寿命じゅみょうlifespan / life / lifetime
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