Word details

長ける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長ける.

Dictionary

Entry

長けるたける闌けるIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #9475
1

to excel at; to be proficient at

Examples
彼は商才にたけている。
He is able in business.
2

to grow old

3

to ripen

4

to rise high (e.g. of the sun)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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
闌

rise high, be well along

17 strokes

On

ラン

Kun

た.けるたけなわてすり

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