Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

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

    長持ち: durability. The Japanese verbal noun '長持ち (ながもち)' refers to the concept of something lasting a long time or having durability. It is often used to describe objects, relationships, or conditions that endure over time. For example: This product has great durability「この製品は長持ちする」(このせいひんはながもちする). Their friendship has lasted a long time「彼らの友情は長持ちしている」(かれらのゆうじょうはながもちしている). The word can also imply reliability or resilience, depending on the context.

    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:

    word

    長い

    Meaning

    Long

    word

    Meaning

    Head, Chief

    word

    長さ

    Meaning

    Length

    word

    長女

    Meaning

    Eldest daughter

    word

    社長

    Meaning

    President, CEO

    word

    長期

    Meaning

    Long term

    word

    長袖

    Meaning

    Long sleeve

    word

    駅長

    Meaning

    Stationmaster

    word

    会長

    Meaning

    Chairman

    word

    学長

    Meaning

    President

    word

    議長

    Meaning

    Chairperson

    word

    長官

    Meaning

    Chief

    word

    成長

    Meaning

    Growth

    word

    部長

    Meaning

    Manager

    word

    延長

    Meaning

    Extension, Prolongation

    word

    長男

    Meaning

    Eldest son

    word

    校長

    Meaning

    Principal

    word

    課長

    Meaning

    Manager

    word

    長年

    Meaning

    Many years

    word

    年長

    Meaning

    Older

    word

    長らく

    Meaning

    Long

    word

    長話

    Meaning

    Long talk

    word

    長所

    Meaning

    Strength

    word

    長持ち

    Meaning

    Durability

    word

    長生き

    Meaning

    Long life

    word

    長引く

    Meaning

    Prolong

    word

    長方形

    Meaning

    Rectangle

    word

    身長

    Meaning

    Height

    word

    船長

    Meaning

    Captain

    word

    長続き

    Meaning

    Lasting

    word

    細長い

    Meaning

    Slender

    word

    院長

    Meaning

    Director

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.