Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 延命息災(えんめいそくさい) in Japanese

延命息災
Kana Reading
えんめいそくさい
Romaji
enmeisokusai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    health and longevity; enjoying a long and healthy life being untouched by disaster


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

disaster, calamity, woe, curse, evil

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: わざわ.い

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: いき

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JLPT 2

8 strokes

prolong, stretching

On'Yomi: エン

Kun'Yomi: の.びる, の.べる, の.べ, の.ばす

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: いのち

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