Japanese dictionary
How to say "long" in Japanese
長いながい · nagai
"Long" in Japanese is 長い (nagai). "How long?" is どのくらい (dono kurai).
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Ways to say "long" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 長いながい · nagai | Long. |
| 長さながさ · nagasa | Length. |
| どのくらいどのくらい · dono kurai | How long. |
| 長時間ちょうじかん · chōjikan | A long time; long hours. |
How to use it
"Long time no see" is お久しぶりです (o-hisashiburi desu).
"How long does it take?" is どのくらいかかりますか.
Example sentences
- 会議が長かったです。Kaigi ga nagakatta desu.The meeting was long.
- 空港までどのくらいかかりますか。Kūkō made dono kurai kakarimasu ka.How long does it take to the airport?
- お久しぶりです。O-hisashiburi desu.Long time no see.
- 長時間の運転は疲れます。Chōjikan no unten wa tsukaremasu.Driving for a long time is tiring.
- この川は日本で一番長いです。Kono kawa wa Nihon de ichiban nagai desu.This river is the longest in Japan.
- 髪を長くしたいです。Kami o nagaku shitai desu.I want to grow my hair long.
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Questions
How do you say "Long time no see" in Japanese?
Say お久しぶりです (o-hisashiburi desu), or 久しぶり (hisashiburi) with friends.
How do you ask "How long does it take?" in Japanese?
Ask どのくらいかかりますか (dono kurai kakarimasu ka).
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