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Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
longish; somewhat long; on the long side
Describes something that is a bit longer than usual or longer than expected. Often used in everyday descriptions of length, duration, or size.
Antonyms: 短め
This skirt is on the long side, so I'll alter it a little.
I want to take a somewhat long vacation and go traveling.
Usage patterns
- 長めの〈物〉a somewhat long ~ (noun)
She often wears longish skirts.
- 〈物〉を長めにするto make something a bit longer than usual
I had my bangs cut a little longer than usual.
- 〈時〉を長めにとるto allow a bit more time than usual
We took a somewhat longer break than usual.