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What is the Kanji for 'Long' and 'Leader'? | 長

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Long' and 'Leader', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Long' and 'Leader' is 長.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    Reading

    kunyomiなが

    naga

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Clothes Stick Three

    Example Word

    長所: strength. The Japanese noun '長所 (ちょうしょ)' means 'strength' or 'strong point'. It refers to a positive quality or advantage that someone or something possesses. This word is often used in contexts where discussing personal traits, skills, or characteristics of objects. For example: His strength is his kindness「彼の長所は優しさです」(かれのちょうしょはやさしさです). One of the strengths of this product is its durability「この製品の長所の一つは耐久性です」(このせいひんのちょうしょのひとつはたいきゅうせいです). It is commonly used in self-introductions, evaluations, or when giving compliments.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    71

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clothes

    radical

    Meaning

    Stick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Three

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spread, Stretch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Notebook

Words Using

This kanji is used in 32 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 衣 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Far

    kanji

    Meaning

    Garden

    kanji

    Meaning

    Manufacture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reliant, Depend on

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bag, Sack

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attack, Inherit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dress, Attire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Split, Tear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decline, Wane

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loss, Mourn, Mourning

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 25 kanji contain the part 丨 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Center

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mountain

    kanji

    Meaning

    River

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pull

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

    kanji

    Meaning

    Report

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    Meaning

    Music, Bend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mediate, Jammed in

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Climate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old, Past

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    kanji

    鹿

    Meaning

    Deer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spit, Skewer

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 三 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 長 mean?

長 means 'Long' and 'Leader'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N5 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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