長時間
Meanings
1
long time; several hours; long spell
Used as a noun or adverb to describe a duration that feels long, often in contexts like work, travel, or waiting. Can be modified by の to act as a no-adjective.
I got tired from the long flight.
He kept working for a long time.
Usage patterns
- 長時間〈動詞〉to do something for a long stretch of time
If you stand for a long time, your lower back starts to hurt.
- 長時間にわたる〈事〉an event/matter that extends over a long stretch of time
The lengthy meeting finally came to an end.
- 長時間の〈物〉a long-duration ~ (e.g. flight, drive)
The long flight left me a bit exhausted.
- 長時間かけて〈動詞〉to spend a long time doing something
I spent a long time finishing the report.