Japanese

ながねん
Meaning: many years; a long time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

長
年

Example sentences

He has been working at this company for many years.
長年、研究を続けた結果、ついに新しい薬が完成した。
After many years of research, the new medicine was finally completed.
彼は長年、腰痛に苦しんでいる。
He has been suffering from lower back pain for many years.
彼は長年の友人を裏切るようなことはしない。
He would never do something like betraying a long-time friend.
彼は長年の努力の末、ついに優勝カップを手にした。
After years of effort, he finally held the championship cup.
努力が報われて、長年の夢がかなった。
Effort paid off, and a long-held dream came true.
長年の研究がついに大きな成果を収めた。
Years of research finally yielded great results.
彼は長年、社長の座に就いている。
He has held the position of president for many years.
長年務めた会社を思い切って辞め、自分の店を持つことにした。
I made up my mind to quit the company I had worked at for many years and decided to open my own shop.
彼は家族の仇を討つために、長年復讐の機会をうかがっていた。
He had been watching for an opportunity for revenge for many years to avenge his family.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period spanning a significant number of years.

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