寿

寿
ONじゅ
KUNことぶき、ことほぐ
Meanings
longevitycongratulationsfelicitationscelebration
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How to remember

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

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