Kanji for "Long"
13 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "long". The most popular choice is shown first.
Top pick
eternity, long, lengthy
Reading: ei
5 strokes · peaceful, mysterious
Related kanji for "long"
long
chou · wisdom
counter for long cylindrical things(also: book, present, main)
hon · wisdom
long lasting(also: usual, ordinary, normal)
jou
long time(also: old story)
kyuu
long ago(also: previously, already)
ki
long time(also: temporarily, a while, moment)
zan
long distance(also: long-distance, spur, fetlock)
kyo
how long(also: how many, how much, how far)
ki
long time(also: permanence, distant, leisure)
yuu
long for(also: respect, revere)
kin
long for(also: yearn after, aspire to, admire)
shou
long ago(also: far off, distant)
you
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for long?
The most common kanji for "long" is 永, read as ei. It means eternity, long, lengthy. Related kanji: 長 (long), 本 (counter for long cylindrical things), 常 (long lasting), 久 (long time), 既 (long ago), 暫 (long time) and more.
How many strokes does 永 have?
永 has 5 strokes.