Meaning

Primary

Happiness And Longevity

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Luck for your whole lifespan, that's a life of happiness and longevity.

Reading

ふくじゅ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

折角の福寿のお祝いだったのに、途中で酔って眠ってしまった。

Although it was an important occasion to celebrate happiness and longevity, I drank myself to sleep in the middle of it.

福寿と書かれた年賀状を受け取りました。

I received a New Year’s greeting card with happiness and longevity written in it.

あそこの「福寿」って名前の焼肉屋、結構美味しいらしいよ。

I heard that the yakiniku restaurant over there, called "Fukuju", is quite good.

Kanji Composition