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What is the Kanji for 'Prolong'? | 延

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Prolong' is 延.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prolong

    Reading

    kunyomi

    no

    onyomiえん

    en

    Parts

    Correct

    Example Word

    延びる: stretch or postpone. The Japanese verb '延びる (のびる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to stretch', which refers to something physically extending in length or time. For example: the rubber band stretches「ゴムが延びる」(ゴムがのびる). The second meaning is 'to postpone', indicating a delay or extension of time. For example: the meeting was postponed「会議が延びた」(かいぎがのびた). The verb is often used in contexts involving time, deadlines, or physical extension. Note that the kanji 延 can also imply a sense of prolongation or delay, which is reflected in its usage.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1034

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correct

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Birth

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 廴 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Build

    kanji

    Meaning

    Court

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 正 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Determine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Organize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government, Politics

    kanji

    Meaning

    Symptom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Subjugate

Learn the Kanji

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What does 延 mean?

延 means 'Prolong'.

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

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