長
長
long, leader, superior, senior
8 strokesFrequency 12JLPT N4Grade 2
On
チョウ
Kun
なが.いおさ
Nanori
おおしゃたかしたけなはひさ
Dictionary
Common Words
1
Historical term
director (highest of the four administrative positions of the ritsuryō system); chief
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長い only
long (distance, length)
Examples
彼に長い手紙を書いた。
I wrote a long letter to him.
これは日本で２番目に長い川だ。
This is the second longest river in Japan.
2
long (time); protracted; prolonged
Examples
株式市場は長い不振を続けている。
The stock market is in a prolonged slump.
だんだん日が長くなっています。
The days are getting longer and longer.
1
growth; development; growing up; becoming an adult
Examples
ジェーンは成長して素敵な女性になった。
Jane grew up to be a fine lady.
2
growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
1
head; chief; leader; elder
Examples
チームの長として私は彼に有能な助力を得た。
As head of the team I was ably assisted by him.
2
merit; strong point
3
superiority
4
Music
major
1
many years; a long time
Examples
彼は外国に長年住んでいた。
He lived abroad for many years.
1
company president; manager; director
Examples
この会社の社長は誰ですか。
Who is the boss of this company?
1
president (of a society); chairman
Examples
協会は彼を会長にした。
The society made him president.
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head (chief, director) of a section or department
Examples
ＡＢソフトウエアの海外営業部長をご紹介いただけませんか。
Would you please put me in touch with the General Manager of Overseas Sales of AB Software Ltd?
2
head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
Examples
あなたは充分可愛い女の子の範疇に入ると思います。部長のおめがねには余裕でかなってしまうでしょう。
I think you fall well within 'cute girl'. You'd easily go and pass in his judgement.
1
height (of a person); stature
Examples
息子はもう私と同じ身長だ。
My son is now as tall as I am.
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long time; long interval; for quite some time
Examples
これは私が長い間欲しかったものだ。
This is what I've long wanted.
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