Japanese

せんしゅうばんざい
Meaning: a very long span of time; a formal blessing for long life and lasting prosperity
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom Alternative Readings: せんしゅうばんぜい|せんしゅうまんざい

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Example

祖母の長寿を祝う席で、家族は千秋万歳を祈った。
At the gathering celebrating their grandmother's longevity, the family prayed for her long and lasting life.

Usage Notes

A formal and old-fashioned four-character expression. It is used in blessings or elevated writing rather than casual conversation.

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