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千載不磨 (せんざいふま) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
everlasting ; immortal ; enduring forever
A literary yojijukugo meaning something that remains unchanged or undiminished even after a thousand years; often used to describe timeless works, principles, or fame.
この 古こ 典てん は まさに 千せん 載ざい 不ふ 磨ま の 名めい 作さく だ 。
This classic is truly an immortal masterpiece.
Similar words 不ふ 朽きゅう 不朽 is a more common word for 'immortal' or 'everlasting', while 千載不磨 is a formal, literary yojijukugo emphasizing endurance over a millennium.
永えい 遠えん 永遠 means 'eternity' in a general sense, whereas 千載不磨 specifically conveys the idea of remaining unblemished after a very long time.
Etymology A yojijukugo composed of 千 (thousand), 載 (year), 不 (not), and 磨 (wear away), literally meaning 'not worn away even after a thousand years'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows classical Chinese patterns for expressing permanence.
