永
Kanji · N2
永 / eternity
Kanji for eternity, long, or lengthy.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なが.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
永 carries the meaning eternity, long, or lengthy.
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Common compounds with 永
永遠えいえんeternity / perpetuity / permanence
永久えいきゅうeternity / permanence / perpetuity
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