長年
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長年
1
many years; a long time
Examples
彼は外国に長年住んでいた。
He lived abroad for many years.
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
年
6 strokes
Frequency: 6
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
year
counter for years
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ネン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ね
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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