Translation guide
The English word 'everlasting' describes something that lasts forever, is eternal, or never ends. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent that fits all contexts. The best choice depends on whether you are talking about abstract concepts (eternal love, life), physical durability, or a sense of timelessness.
Expressing that something continues without end, often in a spiritual, philosophical, or emotional sense.
The most common and versatile adjective meaning 'eternal' or 'everlasting'. Used for abstract concepts like love, life, peace, etc. It is a な-adjective, so it connects to nouns with な or の.
I vow everlasting love.
Do you want everlasting life?
Similar to 永遠の, but often implies permanence or something that lasts indefinitely. Slightly more formal or literary. Also a な-adjective.
We wish for everlasting peace.
Means 'imperishable' or 'undying', often used for fame, works of art, or achievements that will never fade. Literary and somewhat formal.
an everlasting masterpiece
Describing something that lasts a very long time without wearing out, such as materials, products, or physical states.
A common verb phrase meaning 'to last a long time' or 'to be durable'. Used for everyday items like clothes, appliances, or food.
These shoes are very long-lasting (everlasting in a practical sense).
Means 'having durability' or 'hard-wearing'. More technical than 長持ちする, often used in product descriptions.
Means 'permanent' or 'everlasting' in a more formal, often technical sense. Used for effects, solutions, or systems that are designed to last indefinitely.
We need an everlasting solution.
Describing something that remains beautiful, relevant, or valuable regardless of the passage of time.
Literally 'transcending eras', this phrase is the most natural way to say 'timeless' or 'everlasting' for things like design, music, or appeal.
an everlasting (timeless) design
Means 'universal' or 'everlasting' in the sense of being true or applicable across all times and places. Often used for truths, values, or beauty.
everlasting (universal) beauty
Using 永遠の (eternal) to describe a physical object like a pair of shoes sounds unnatural and overly dramatic. Use 長持ちする or 耐久性のある instead.
These shoes are everlasting. (unnatural)
Both mean 'eternal', but 永遠 is more common in everyday speech and emotional contexts, while 永久 is slightly more formal and often used in written language or technical terms (e.g., 永久歯 permanent teeth).
We use everlasting (durable) materials.