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How to say Long In Japanese?

KanjiHiragana
長いながい
Pronunciation: nagai
How to Say It Outloud: nah-GAH-ee
Usage: Used as an adjective to describe something that has a considerable length in terms of time or space.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼の講義はとても長いです。
Example Sentence English:His lecture is very long.
Hiragana
ちょう
Pronunciation: chou
How to Say It Outloud: choh
Usage: Can be used as a prefix to indicate 'super-' or 'very long'.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は超有名な俳優です。
Example Sentence English:He is a super famous actor.
Hiragana
じっくり
Pronunciation: jikkuri
How to Say It Outloud: jik-KOO-ree
Usage: An adverb used to describe taking a long time to do something carefully or thoroughly.
Example Sentence Japanese:じっくりと考えてください。
Example Sentence English:Please think it over carefully.

Dictionary

長らくながらくCommon word
Adverb (fukushi)
  • long; (for a) long time
長いながいCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n5
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • long (distance, length)
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • long (time); protracted; prolonged
古いふるいCommon wordjlpt-n5
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • old; aged; ancient; antiquated; antique; timeworn
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • long; since long ago; time-honored
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • of the distant past; long-ago
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • stale; threadbare; hackneyed; corny
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • old-fashioned; outmoded; out-of-date
長編ちょうへんCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
  • long (e.g. novel, film)
久しいひさしいCommon wordjlpt-n1
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • long (time that has passed); old (story)
久しぶりひさしぶりCommon wordjlpt-n4jlpt-n1
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Noun
  • a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
長期ちょうきCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Noun
  • long-term
久々ひさびさCommon word
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Adverb (fukushi)
Noun
  • (in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
何時までもいつまでもCommon wordjlpt-n3jlpt-n1
Adverb (fukushi)
  • forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly; for a long time
長々ながながjlpt-n1
Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Adverb (fukushi)
  • for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; long-windedly; tediously
Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Adverb (fukushi)
  • (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
遠いとおいCommon wordjlpt-n5
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • far; distant; far away; a long way off; in the distance
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • distant (past); remote (in time); remote; far-removed (in time)
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone)
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.); not similar; way off
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • hard (of hearing)
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
  • nearsighted
中指なかゆびCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n1
Noun
  • middle finger; long finger; second finger; tall finger
Noun
  • middle toe; third toe
Wikipedia definition
  • Middle finger
ロングロングCommon word
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
Noun
  • long
Wikipedia definition
  • Long
今にいまにCommon wordjlpt-n3
Adverb (fukushi)
  • before long; even now
伸ばすのばすCommon wordjlpt-n3jlpt-n2
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to reach out; to hold out
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to straighten; to smooth out
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to dilute; to thin out
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to postpone
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to prolong
Godan verb with 'su' ending
Transitive verb
  • to strengthen; to develop; to expand
軈てやがてCommon wordjlpt-n3jlpt-n1
Adverb (fukushi)
  • before long; soon; shortly
Adverb (fukushi)
  • almost; nearly
Adverb (fukushi)
  • finally; in the end; eventually
憧れるあこがれるCommon wordjlpt-n2
Ichidan verb
Intransitive verb
  • to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to; to admire; to adore
遠方えんぽうCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
  • long way; distant place
Place
  • Ochikata
疾っくにとっくにCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n1
Adverb (fukushi)
  • long ago; a long time ago; already
その内そのうちCommon wordjlpt-n3jlpt-n1
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Adverb (fukushi)
  • before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Adverb (fukushi)
  • of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them; among others
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