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長

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長.

Dictionary

Entry

長ちょうNounFreq #1683
1

head; chief; leader; elder

Examples
チームの長として私は彼に有能な助力を得た。
As head of the team I was ably assisted by him.
2

merit; strong point

3

superiority

4

Music

major

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

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