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How to say "long" in Japanese

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

JapaneseWhen to use it
ながい · nagaiLong.
ながさ · nagasaLength.
どのくらい · dono kuraiHow long.
ちょうじかん · chōjikanA 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.

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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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