寿
longevity · congratulations · one's natural life
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of warrior and measure. Warrior maintaining measure long.
Symbolism
Longevity, lifespan, celebration. Represents long life.
Component Breakdown
丰 + inch
Words & Expressions
Words written with 寿
Four-Character Compounds
不老長寿
ふろうちょうじゅ
perpetual youth and longevity
Proverbs & Idioms
寿命は天任せ
じゅみょうはてんまかせ
Lifespan is up to heaven
How long you live is determined by fate
Anime & Manga
寿命を買い取ってもらった。一年につき、一万円で。
Three Days of Happiness
A well-known work with 寿 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
寺内寿一
Name contains 寿
Count Hisaichi Terauchi was a Gensui in the Imperial Japanese Army, commander of the Southern Expeditionary Army Group during World War II.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“congratulations”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寿 mean in Japanese?
寿 means longevity, congratulations, one's natural life.
How do you read 寿?
On'yomi: ジュ、ス、シュウ (JU, SU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: ことぶき、ことぶ.く、ことほ.ぐ (kotobuki, kotobuku, kotohogu).
How many strokes does 寿 have?
寿 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 寿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
寿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means longevity, congratulations, one's natural life. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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