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[じゅ(寿)·みょう(命)]
jumyou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 寿命

noun
  1. life span
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Definition and Synonyms for 寿命

Lifetime the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
Synonyms: ライフ, 一世, 一世, 一代, 一期, 一期, 一生, 一生涯, 人生, 命数, 寿命, 生存期間, 生涯, 畢生, 耐用年数

Meanings for each kanji in 寿命

» longevity; congratulations; one's natural life
» fate; command; decree; destiny; life; appoint

Categories 寿命 is a member of

Period an amount of time
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Sample Sentences for 寿命

Thanks to these discoveries, man's life span has become twice as long as before.
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The average life span of the Japanese has lengthened to a great extent.
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It's on its last legs.
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Sea turtles have a long lifespan.
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Butterflies live for three days.
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