長文
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Meanings
1
long sentence
Refers specifically to a single sentence that is long, often in the context of grammar or writing advice.
This text has many long sentences and is hard to read.
When writing a long sentence, pay attention to the subject-predicate relationship.
2
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
long piece of writing; long text
Covers any extended written material: passages, letters, articles, telegrams, etc. Often used with の to modify nouns.
I received a long letter from him.
I have to submit a long report.
Usage patterns
- 長文を書くto write a long piece of writing
He wrote a long piece of text for his report.
- 長文を読むto read a long text
I practiced reading long passages for the exam.
- 長文になるto turn into a lengthy piece of writing
The email ended up becoming very long.
- 長文で〈事〉を説明するto explain something in a long piece of writing
He explained the situation in a long piece of writing.