long-armed; having long arms
Literally describes someone or something with long arms. Also used figuratively for a person who steals things, as if their arms can reach anywhere.
The long-armed ape has very long arms.
He is a kleptomaniac and often steals other people's things.
long-armed octopus (Octopus minor)
freshwater prawn; Oriental river prawn
Bombay duck; bummalo
Yanbaru long-armed scarab beetle
hoolock gibbon
Standard kanji spelling for this noun.
Kana spelling is sometimes used, especially in casual or explanatory contexts.
Compound of 手 (hand/arm) and 長 (long). The figurative meaning 'kleptomaniac' comes from the image of having long arms that can reach and take things.