夜よ長なが

noun

long night; long autumn night

Refers to the lengthening nights, especially in autumn. Often used in poetic or literary contexts. Compare with 日永 (ひなが, long day in spring).

See also: 日永

• 秋あきの夜よ長ながに読どく書しょを楽たのしむ。

  I enjoy reading on long autumn nights.

• 夜よ長ながの季き節せつになると、つい夜よ更ふかししてしまう。

  When the season of long nights arrives, I end up staying up late.