What does the kanji 寿 mean?

The kanji 寿 (kotobuki) means "longevity, congratulations, one's natural life". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "kotobuki"?

"kotobuki" is written with the kanji 寿, meaning "longevity, congratulations, one's natural life". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) じゅ (ju), す (su), しゅう (shū), kunyomi (native Japanese) ことぶき (kotobuki). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 寿?

Write 寿 ("longevity") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.