寿命 — meaning in English

English meaning

• age noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
• life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
• longevity noun The quality of living or lasting for a long time.

Senses

寿命 is used for these senses in English:

• life Animation; spirit; vivacity.
• longevity The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.

age — full definition

1. noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
2. noun A particular period in history, especially one with distinct characteristics.
3. noun A long, often exaggerated, period of time.
4. verb To grow older, or to show signs of growing older.

life — full definition

1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
5. noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."

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