永 Kanji – eternity

Meaning and Readings

How is 永 read?

永 has the onyomi reading エイ and the kunyomi reading ながい.

In romaji, these readings can be written as ei, nagai.

Common Japanese Words Using 永

These common Japanese words contain 永. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

• 永遠（えいえん） — eternity, perpetuity, permanence, immortality
• 永住（えいじゅう） — permanent residence
• 永続（えいぞく） — permanence, continuation
• 永代（えいたい） — permanence, eternity
• 永久（えいきゅう） — eternity, permanence, perpetuity

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