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永
永 (readings: えい, なが; Japanese kanji) means “eternal”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 永遠 (eternity).
What does 永 mean?
| Kanji | 永 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | eternal |
| Readings | えい, なが |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 永
永 is read えい or なが depending on the word.
Example words with 永
| Example | 永遠 (eternity) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14