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永
eternity · long (time) · perpetual
N2On: えいKun: なが
Memory Aid
This kanji visually represents water flowing from a source, extending indefinitely. The top dot is the origin, the horizontal line is a surface, and the branching strokes below show continuous, eternal flow.
Vocabulary
永遠えいえんeternity, perpetuity
永住えいじゅうpermanent residence
永いながいlong (time)
永続えいぞくpermanence, continuation
Example Sentences
私たちの友情は永い間続くでしょう。
Our friendship will last for a long time.
永遠の愛を誓います。
I swear eternal love.
彼はこの国への永住権を持っています。
He has permanent residency in this country.
この伝統は永く受け継がれてきました。
This tradition has been passed down for a long time.