Word details

延長

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 延長.

Dictionary

Entry

延長んちょうNounFreq #7362
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

extension; elongation; prolongation; lengthening

Examples
宿泊をもう一晩延長できますか。
Can I extend my stay one more night?
2

(total) length

3

extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation

4

Mathematics

extension (of a line segment)

5

Philosophy

extension (property of occupying space)

6

Historical term

Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)

7

Abbreviation; Sports

extended game; overtime; extra time; extra innings

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

prolong, stretching

7 strokesFrequency 747JLPT N2Grade 6

On

エン

Kun

の.びるの.べるの.べの.ばす

Nanori

たかのぶのべ

long, leader, superior, senior

8 strokesFrequency 12JLPT N4Grade 2

On

チョウ

Kun

なが.いおさ

Nanori

おしゃたかしたけひさ

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