長い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長い
1
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.
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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