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延寿 (えんじゅ, enju) Japanese meaning: longevity | Kotomora
じ 字 Furigana
Kanji 寿 longevity, congratulations, one's natural life Related words 長ちょう 寿じゅ 長寿 is the common, everyday word for 'longevity' or 'long life'. 延寿 is more formal and emphasizes the act of extending life rather than simply living long.
延えん 命めい 延命 specifically means 'life extension' or 'prolonging life', often used in medical or technical contexts. 延寿 has a slightly more traditional or philosophical nuance.
Etymology Compound of 延 (えん, 'extend') and 寿 (じゅ, 'longevity' or 'congratulations'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of extending one's lifespan.
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