noun
Used for celebratory messages, especially written on envelopes for monetary gifts at weddings and other auspicious occasions.
ご結婚のお祝いに、寿の文字を書いたのし袋を用意した。
For the wedding celebration, I prepared a gift envelope with the character 寿 written on it.
noun
Refers to a long lifespan; often used in well-wishing contexts or as a symbol of long life.
寿を祝う言葉として「長寿」がよく使われる。
As a phrase to celebrate longevity, 'long life' is often used.