長ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長ける
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)
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
闌
17 strokes
Meanings
rise high
be well along
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.ける
たけなわ
てすり
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