七しち生しょう

noun, adverb

seven lives; seven rebirths

Buddhist term referring to the seven successive lives or rebirths. Often used in the context of karmic retribution or the cycle of reincarnation. Can also be used adverbially to mean 'for seven lifetimes'.

• 七しち生しょうまで恨うらみを忘わすれない。

  I will not forget this grudge for seven lifetimes.

noun

seven generations

Rare usage referring to seven generations of a family or lineage. This sense is less common and may appear in historical or literary contexts.

• 七しち生しょうにわたる家か系けいの記き録ろくが残のこっている。

  Records of the family lineage spanning seven generations remain.