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寿
longevity · congratulations · felicitations · celebration
N1On: じゅKun: ことぶき、ことほぐ
Memory Aid
The top part (士) looks like a **scholar** or an old person with a long beard. The lower part (like 口 and 寸) can represent **blessings** spoken from a **mouth**, wishing for a **long life**.
'Ju' — Imagine a 'JEWEL' of a long life and celebration.
Vocabulary
寿命じゅみょうlifespan
長寿ちょうじゅlongevity
寿ことぶきcongratulations, felicitations
寿ぐことほぐto congratulate, to celebrate
Example Sentences
人間の寿命は平均して約80年です。
The average human lifespan is about 80 years.
おじいさんの長寿を祝いました。
We celebrated my grandfather's longevity.
皆で新しい年の平和を寿ぎました。
Everyone celebrated the peace of the new year.
結婚式で新郎新婦の寿を願いました。
At the wedding, we wished for the bride and groom's felicitations.