福ふく禄ろく寿じゅ

noun

Fukurokuju; god of happiness, prosperity, and long life

One of the Seven Lucky Gods (七福神). Often depicted with a tall, elongated head and a staff. Associated with wisdom, wealth, and longevity.

See also: 七福神 (しちふくじん)

• 福ふく禄ろく寿じゅは七しち福ふく神じんの一人ひとりで、長ちょう寿じゅの神かみ様さまです。

  Fukurokuju is one of the Seven Lucky Gods and is the god of longevity.

• お正しょう月がつに福ふく禄ろく寿じゅの掛かけ軸じくを飾かざる家いえもあります。

  Some households display a hanging scroll of Fukurokuju at New Year's.