長期
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
long-term; long period
Used as a noun or with の to modify another noun, describing something that extends over a long time. Often contrasted with 短期 (short-term).
Antonyms: 短期 (たんき)
Make a long-term plan.
This medicine needs to be taken over a long period.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が長期化するfor something to drag on / become prolonged
There is a fear that this recession will drag on for a long time.
- 長期の〈事〉a long-term ~ (plan, contract, etc.)
The company decided to enter into a long-term contract.
Expressions
- 長期にわたるbe protracted; extend over a long period; be prolonged