Japanese meaning of 天長地久
Reading:
てんちょうちきゅう (tenchou chikyuu)
English Translation:
Everlasting; as eternal as heaven and earth
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
As eternal as heaven and earth; long-lasting.
Cultural Context:
Often used in poetry, wedding speeches, and literary works to wish for longevity in love or life.
天と地のように長く変わらないこと。
詩や結婚スピーチ、文学作品などで、愛や人生の長寿を願う表現として使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “の関係” or “を保つ” to describe a relationship enduring forever (“天長地久の関係”).
• Poetic, often used in wedding speeches or literature.
Trap for English Speakers
Might be taken as a literal eternal span, but it is a poetic ideal rather than a measurable duration.
Example
Basic Example
二人の愛が天長地久でありますように。
May their love last as long as heaven and earth.
Applied Example
二人の絆は天長地久、どんな試練も壊せなかった。
Their bond was as enduring as heaven and earth, unbroken by any trial.