気きが長ながい

expression, i-adjective

patient; long-tempered; having a long fuse

Describes a person who is slow to anger, can wait calmly, and does not rush. Often used positively. Compare with 気が短い (short-tempered).

See also: 気の長い

• 彼かれは気きが長ながいから、どんなに待またされても怒おこらない。

  He is so patient that he never gets angry no matter how long he is kept waiting.