長寿
Meanings
1
Refers to living a long time, often used in health, aging, and celebratory contexts.
Japan is known as a country of longevity.
We held a party to celebrate my grandmother's long life.
2
noun-modifying (irregular)
long-lived; long-running
Prenominal use describing people, animals, or things that last a long time, such as TV programs or products.
This long-running TV program has been on the air for 30 years.
Turtles are known as long-lived animals.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の長寿を祝うto celebrate someone's longevity
On my grandfather's 90th birthday, our family celebrated his longevity.
- 〈物〉は長寿だused to describe something (a show, product, etc.) as long-running
This TV show is a long-running program that has continued for 30 years.
- 長寿の秘訣the secret to a long life
Daily exercise is said to be the secret to a long life.
- 長寿を全うするto live out a long life to the end
She lived out a long life to the age of 100.