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N5 · 8 strokes · 168. 金 metal · Irodori #289 · Elementary 2 L2

長

leader, long, senior, superior

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Readings

On’yomi
チョウ
Kun’yomi
おさ、なが・い

Example words

  • 長

    ちょう

    head; chief

  • 長

    おさ

    head; chief

  • 長

    なが

    long

  • 長い

    ながい

    long (distance, length)

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A figure with long flowing hair — long.

🧩Components

Contains the 168. 金 metal component — use "金" as a clue to remember "leader" for 長.

📖Anchor word

長い (ながい) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 長い (ながい) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: おさ、なが・い — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: チョウ — common in compound words (熟語).