What does 寿命 mean?
寿命 is a Japanese noun meaning “lifespan” in English. It can also be translated as “service life (of a battery or machine)” depending on context. It is written as 寿命 in kanji, じゅみょう in hiragana, and jumyou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
日本人の平均寿命は長い。
Japanese people have a long life expectancy.
この電池は寿命が長い。
This battery lasts a long time.