頌しょう寿じゅ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

celebration of longevity

Rare, formal term for celebrating a long life, often used in the context of traditional ceremonies or congratulatory messages for the elderly. The reading じゅじゅ is also attested but less common.

• 祖そ父ふの米べい寿じゅを祝いわう頌しょう寿じゅの会かいを開ひらいた。

  We held a celebration of longevity for my grandfather's 88th birthday.

• 頌しょう寿じゅの言こと葉ばを贈おくる。

  To offer words celebrating a long life.