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長生き (noun)

Longevity; a long duration of individual life.

💬 Example

"健康に気をつけて長生きしたい。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a very old person, a 'grandpa' (長老 - chōrō, though not directly related, the 'chō' sound is similar to 'nagai'...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 長生き for objects. → Use 長持ちする (nagomochi suru) or 耐久性がある (taikyūsei ga aru).

Confusing 長生き with 延命. → Use 長生き for wishes and general concepts of long life; use 延命 for medical life extension.

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