“Lifespan” in Japanese
Short answer
Lifespan in Japanese is “寿命” (jumyou). Full meaning: lifespan, life, lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.), service life, end of an object's (useful) life.
Other ways to say “Lifespan” in Japanese
命
inochi life, life force; lifetime, lifespan; most important thing, foundation, core
じゅ命
jumyou lifespan, life, lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.), service life, end of an object's (useful) life
じゅみょう
jumyou lifespan, life, lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.), service life, end of an object's (useful) life
いのち
inochi life, life force; lifetime, lifespan; most important thing, foundation, core
イノチ
inochi life, life force; lifetime, lifespan; most important thing, foundation, core
生命
inochi life, life force; lifetime, lifespan; most important thing, foundation, core
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