Eternal in Japanese
"eternal" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "eternal" and related ideas.
永View details →
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eternity, long, lengthy
Reading: ei
5 strokes · peaceful, mysterious
Where it comes from
Shape of river flowing continuously. Water flowing eternally.
What it carries
Eternity, permanence, unchanging. Represents existence beyond time.
Related kanji for "eternal"
久Details →遠Details →恒Details →
eternal
kyuu
Shape of person holding staff. Long time.
eternal
en
Composed of advance (辶) and distant. Going far.
eternal
kou
Composed of heart and span. Heart continuing always.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for eternal?
The most common kanji for "eternal" is 永, read as ei. It means eternity, long, lengthy. Related kanji: 久 (eternal), 遠 (eternal), 恒 (eternal).
How many strokes does 永 have?
永 has 5 strokes.