noun
Used in formal or literary contexts to refer to a person's age, often in congratulatory phrases like 寿を祝う (celebrate a birthday/longevity). Not an everyday word for age.
祖父の寿を祝う会を開いた。
We held a party to celebrate my grandfather's longevity.
noun
Refers to a long life span, often used in well-wishing expressions. Common in set phrases like 寿を延ばす (prolong life).
健康に気をつけて寿を延ばしたい。
I want to take care of my health and prolong my life.
noun
congratulation; celebration; congratulatory gift
Can mean the act of congratulating or a gift given for a celebratory occasion. Often appears in compound words like 寿司 (すし, originally a celebratory food) or in formal greetings.
結婚の寿として時計を贈った。
I gave a watch as a congratulatory gift for the marriage.