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

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