長 — JLPT N5 Kanji
長 (chou/naga-i): long. JLPT N5 kanji.
Character Info
| Kanji | Strokes | JLPT | Radical | Radical Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 長 | 8 | N5 | 長 | long/chief |
Readings
| Type | Reading | Romaji | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | chou | Chinese-origin (音読み) |
| Kun (訓) | なが-い | naga-i | long |
| Kun (訓) | おさ | osa | chief; head |
Meanings
- long
- chief
- leader
- senior
Vocabulary
| Word | Reading | Romaji | English | JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 長い | ながい | nagai | long | N5 |
| 校長 | こうちょう | kouchou | school principal | N4 |
| 社長 | しゃちょう | shachou | company president | N4 |
| 長所 | ちょうしょ | chousho | strong point / merit | N4 |
| 身長 | しんちょう | shinchou | height (of a person) | N4 |
Stroke Order
- Horizontal top stroke. 2. Left diagonal. 3. Vertical connecting stroke. 4-8. Lower components forming flowing hair.
Mnemonic
Long flowing hair — the character depicts long flowing locks, symbolizing length.
Common Mistakes
長 (long) vs 髪 (hair) — 髪 contains 長 but is much more complex; at N5, just remember 長 for 'long.'