不ふ老ろう長ちょう生せい

noun

perpetual youth and longevity; long life without aging

A yojijukugo expressing the ideal of living long while staying youthful. Often used in wishes, blessings, or descriptions of mythical immortals.

• 不ふ老ろう長ちょう生せいを願ねがって、仙せん人にんは修しゅ行ぎょうを続つづけた。

  Wishing for perpetual youth and longevity, the hermit continued his training.

• この薬くすりは不ふ老ろう長ちょう生せいをもたらすと言いわれている。

  This medicine is said to bring eternal youth and long life.