Bound prefix or suffix meaning 'long' in terms of length or duration. Used in compound words; not a standalone adjective.
The 長 in 長期間 means 'long'.
「長袖」は「長い袖」のことです。
長袖 means 'long sleeves'.
long (distance, length) · long (time); protracted; prolonged
many years; a long time
longevity; long life
drag on; be prolonged; linger
for a long time; long
lasting long; continuation; keeping at; sticking to
longish; somewhat long; on the long side
long sleeves
long-lasting; durable; wears well · nagamochi; large oblong chest
long visit; overstaying
patient; unhurried; leisurely
at length; long-windedly; tediously · stretching far; lying at full length
long boots; rubber boots; wellingtons
row house; tenement house
oblong; vertically long; portrait orientation
oblong; landscape orientation; horizontally long
long journey; long trip
long stretch; long haul; marathon; time-consuming work · long scene; long act
couch; sofa; bench; settee
long night; long autumn night
scallion; green onion; spring onion
Chinese yam; nagaimo
azure-winged magpie · long-tailed
long spell of rain; prolonged rain
long handle; long shaft; long-handled spear
long phone call; being on the phone for a long time
oval-faced; long-faced
long, narrow eyes; slit-like eyes
long talk; long conversation
long distance; long time
Standard kanji spelling for the prefix/suffix meaning 'long'.
Rare variant kanji; primarily used in proper nouns or specific compounds.
The bound form 長 (なが) is derived from the adjective 長い (ながい), meaning 'long'. It appears in many established compounds.