気きの長ながい

expression, i-adjective

patient; long-suffering; unhurried

Describes a person who is patient, not easily irritated, and able to wait calmly. Often used positively, but can imply being too laid-back. Related to the expression 気が長い.

See also: 気が長い

• 彼かれは気きの長ながい人ひとで、どんなに待またされても怒おこらない。

  He is a patient person and never gets angry no matter how long he is kept waiting.

• 気きの長ながい話はなしだが、いつか結けっ果かが出でるだろう。

  It's a long-term story, but someday we'll see results.