長
長·long, chief
- On-yomi
- チョウ
- Kun-yomi
- なが.い
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 長い | ながい | long |
| 社長 | しゃちょう | company president |
| 校長 | こうちょう | school principal |
| 課長 | かちょう | section chief |
| 長さ | ながさ | length |
Example sentences
この川はとても長いです。
このかわはとてもながいです。
This river is very long.
社長は今、会社にいます。
しゃちょうはいま、かいしゃにいます。
The president is at the company now.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 社長 as *しゃなが instead of しゃちょう
Memory aid
Picture it
Picture an old person with long flowing hair down their back.
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