Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 息の長い(いきのながい) in Japanese

息の長い
Kana Reading
いきのながい
Romaji
ikinonagai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    lasting (work); sustained (effort); prolonged
    Example sentence
    息の長い仕事になりそう This is going to require a long steady effort.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    long-winded

Examples of 息の長い, いきのながい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: いき

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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