Translation guide
A sustained press on a touchscreen or button, used to trigger a secondary action. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with the loanword ロングタップ or the native phrase 長押し.
long press (tech context)
Loanword, often used in apps.
To press and hold a touchscreen element or physical button for a short duration to access additional options or functions.
If you long press the icon, a menu will appear.
Please long press this button to turn off the power.
A loanword from English, commonly used in tech contexts, especially in apps and games. Slightly more technical than 長押し.
You can delete a photo by long tapping it.
A less common hybrid of 長 and タップ. Sometimes seen in informal tech writing, but 長押し or ロングタップ are preferred.
Long tap the link to open it in a new tab.
長押し is the standard Japanese term and is understood by everyone. ロングタップ is a loanword that feels more technical and is often used in smartphone app interfaces or by tech-savvy users. In most everyday situations, 長押し is the safer choice.