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長

長 — long, leader, superior

Learn the correct stroke order for 長 (long), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 28 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なが.いnagai、おさosa
Strokes8
Radical長
Frequency#12
Meaningslong, leader, superior, senior

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

医長いちょうmedical director; chief physiciannoun
院長いんちょうdirector (of a hospital, institution, academy, etc.); superintendent; rectornoun
駅長えきちょうstation masternoun
園長えんちょうhead of a garden; kindergarten principal; nursery school principalnoun
延長えんちょうextension; elongation; prolongationnoun
課長かちょうsection manager; section chiefnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 長 (long) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 長.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 長 is #12, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

医長いちょう — medical director; chief physician
院長いんちょう — director (of a hospital, institution, academy, etc.); superintendent; rector
駅長えきちょう — station master

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 長 have?

The kanji 長 (long) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 長?

長 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 長 mean?

長 means: long, leader, superior, senior. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: なが.い, おさ.

What JLPT level is 長?

長 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.