JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
長 — long
- Reading
- チョウ・なが.い・おさ
- Meaning
- long; leader; superior; senior
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
長 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・なが.い・おさ and it means long; leader; superior; senior. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
長 appears in everyday japanese words such as 長 (chief), 年長 (seniority) and 長々 (long).
Japanese words containing 長
Frequently asked questions
What does 長 mean in Japanese?
長 means long; leader; superior; senior in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 長 read?
長 is read チョウ・なが.い・おさ. Reading it inside real words — 長 and 年長 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 長 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 長 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 長 in a word?
A common word containing 長 is 長 (おさ) — "chief". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 長 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 長 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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