日ひ永なが

noun

long day (especially in spring)

Refers to the lengthening daylight hours, particularly associated with spring. Often used in poetic or literary contexts. Compare with 夜長 (long autumn night).

See also: 夜長

• 春はるの日ひ永なが、縁えん側がわでうたた寝ねをするのが好すきだ。

  On a long spring day, I like to doze off on the veranda.

• 日ひ永ながの頃ころになると、夕ゆう方がたまで明あかるい。

  Around the time of long days, it stays light until evening.