Long in Japanese
"long" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
13 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "long". The most common choice is shown first.
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long, leader, superior, senior
Reading: chou
8 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Shape of elder with long hair. Or represents something long.
What it carries
Length, seniority, leader. '長' used in titles showing respect.
Related kanji for "long"
long
ei · peaceful, mysterious
Shape of river flowing continuously. Water flowing eternally.
long time(also: old story)
kyuu
Shape of person holding staff. Long time.
long distance(also: long-distance, spur, fetlock)
kyo
Composed of foot and giant. Large footstep.
long for(also: yearn after, aspire to, admire)
shou
Composed of heart and child. Heart yearning for child.
long ago(also: previously, already)
ki
Composed of full and food. Finished eating.
long time(also: permanence, distant, leisure)
yuu
Combines 'heart/mind' (心) with 'flowing/distant' (攸), representing a calm, unhurried state of mind that extends through time and space. Conveys leisurely permanence.
long for(also: respect, revere)
kin
long ago(also: far off, distant)
you
long time(also: temporarily, a while, moment)
zan
how long(also: how many, how much, how far)
ki
counter for long cylindrical things(also: book, present, main)
hon · wisdom
long lasting(also: usual, ordinary, normal)
jou
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for long?
The most common kanji for "long" is 長, read as chou. It means long, leader, superior. Related kanji: 永 (long), 久 (long time), 距 (long distance), 憧 (long for), 既 (long ago), 悠 (long time) and more.
How many strokes does 長 have?
長 has 8 strokes.