千秋
せ
ん
しゅ
う
Meanings
1
thousand years; many years; a very long time
Often used in poetic or formal contexts to express an extremely long period, or in set phrases like 千秋楽 (final day of a sumo tournament or theatrical run).
I composed this poem with feelings spanning a thousand years.
The final performance of the run was deeply moving.
Expressions
- 千秋万歳may you live a thousand years