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気長

Reading

Kana: きなが
Romaji: kinaga
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

patient; leisurely

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior

Example Sentences

気長(きなが)(かま)える必要(ひつよう)があります。
➥You have to be patient.
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この天気(てんき)とは気長(きなが)()()っていくしかない。
➥You have to learn to put up with this weather.
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