Translation guide
How to express that someone talks, writes, or explains something in a very detailed, extended, or exhaustive way.
To describe speaking or explaining something thoroughly, often for a long time.
Used when someone talks or explains at length, often with a nuance of being overly long or tedious.
To describe writing something in an extended or detailed manner.
Can also be used for writing, implying a long, perhaps tedious, text.
Do not translate 'at great length' word-for-word. Phrases like '大きな長さで' are not used in Japanese. Use the adverbial expressions provided.
長々と simply means 'at length', while くどくどと adds a negative nuance of being repetitive and tedious. Use くどくどと when you want to criticize the manner of speaking.
He talked at great length about his experiences.
Implies talking in a long-winded, repetitive, or tedious manner. Often negative.
He explained the same thing at great length and repetitively.
Means 'in great detail', focusing on the thoroughness rather than the length.
She spoke at great length about the incident, in great detail.
Formal or written expression for 'in detail'. Often used in reports or explanations.
The report describes the issue at great length.
Literary or old-fashioned way to say 'at length' or 'in a long string of words'.
He stated his thoughts at great length.
He wrote at great length on the topic.
Formal, suitable for academic or business writing.
I will discuss this point at great length later.
Emphasizes the detailed nature of the writing.
I wrote in my diary at great length about the day's events.