延々
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 延々
1
延々／延延 only; 'taru' adjective
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on
Examples
彼のスピーチは延々と続いた。
His speech went on and on.
2
'taru' adjective
meandering; winding; sinuous; serpentine
Examples
アマゾン川は延々と北ブラジルを流れている。
The Amazon River meanders through northern Brazil.
Kanji in this Word
延
7 strokes
Frequency: 747
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
prolong
stretching
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.びる
の.べる
の.べ
の.ばす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
のぶ
のべ
蜒
13 strokes
Meanings
meandering
serpentine
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
タン
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