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

久

Meaning

Long time

Reading

kunyomiひさ

hisa

onyomiく

きゅう

kyuu

Example Word

永久: eternal. The Japanese adjectival noun '永久 (えいきゅう)' means 'eternal' or 'permanent'. It is used to describe something that lasts forever or has no end. This word is often used in contexts related to time, nature, or abstract concepts. For example: eternal love「永久の愛」(えいきゅうのあい). The beauty of this place is eternal「この場所の美しさは永久だ」(このばしょのうつくしさはえいきゅうだ). Note that '永久' is often used in formal or poetic contexts to emphasize the timeless nature of something.

Radical

丿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

459

Handwriting

久 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

kanji

畝

Meaning

Furrow

Words Using 久

This kanji is used in 3 words:

word

久しぶり

Meaning

Longtime

word

久しい

Meaning

Long

word

永久

Meaning

Eternal

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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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