Kanji · N5 · 8 strokes
長 / long
Kanji for long or chief.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なが.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
長 carries the meaning long or chief.
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How to write 長
Trace 長 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 長
長いながいlong
校長こうちょうprincipal
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長 in context
山田さんは髪が長いです。
やまださんはかみがながいです。
Yamada-san has long hair.
パクさんのお父さんは小学校の校長先生です。
ぱくさんのおとうさんはしょうがっこうのこうちょうせんせいです。
Park-san's father is an elementary school principal.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 長 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
長 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/長
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