長 — long; leader
長 means “long; leader”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 8 strokes. On'yomi: チョウ (chou). Kun'yomi: なが(い) (nagai). You'll see it in words such as 長い (nagai, “long”).
長
- Meaning
- long; leader
- On'yomi
- チョウ (chou)
- Kun'yomi
- なが(い) (nagai)
- Strokes
- 8
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Describing things
How to remember 長
An elder with long hair streaming behind: long, and the leader.
Parts: It is a simple shape with no smaller parts.
Words with 長
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 長い | ながい nagai kun | long |
| 長さ | ながさ nagasa kun | length |
| 長らく | ながらく nagaraku kun | long; long time |
Example sentences
- これは長すぎます。
This is too long.