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What is the Kanji for 'Long time'? | 久

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Long time' is 久.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long time

    Reading

    kunyomiひさ

    hisa

    onyomi

    ku

    きゅう

    kyuu

    Example Word

    久しぶり: longtime. The Japanese adjectival noun '久しぶり (ひさしぶり)' is used to express that something is happening after a long time or that it has been a while since something last occurred. It often conveys a sense of nostalgia or excitement about re-engaging with something familiar. For example: It's been a long time since I saw you「久しぶりに会いました」(ひさしぶりにあいました). It's been a while since I ate sushi「久しぶりに寿司を食べました」(ひさしぶりにすしをたべました). This word is commonly used in casual conversations and can also stand alone as an exclamation, such as '久しぶり!' to mean 'Long time no see!' or 'It's been a while!'.

    Radical

    丿

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    459

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Furrow

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

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What does 久 mean?

久 means 'Long time'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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