noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
General term for living a long life. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to live long'.
長生の秘訣は何ですか。
What is the secret to longevity?
祖父は長生して、百歳
My grandfather lived a long life, reaching 100 years old.
noun
eternal life (in Go); indefinitely repeatable cycle
Technical Go term: a situation where a cycle can be repeated indefinitely without either group dying, resulting in a draw or special ruling.
この局面は長生になる可能性がある。
This position could lead to an eternal life situation.