長々
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長々
1
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; long-windedly; tediously
Examples
先生は時間を守ることの大切さについて長々と述べた。
Our teacher dwelt on the importance of punctuality.
2
(extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
Examples
ジョンは長いすに長々と寝そべっていた。
John stretched out on the couch.
Kanji in this Word
長
8 strokes
Frequency: 12
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
long
leader
superior
senior
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なが.い
おさ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
おしゃ
たかし
たけ
な
は
ひさ
永
5 strokes
Frequency: 846
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
eternity
long
lengthy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なが.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
え
と
のり
ひさ
ひさし
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