English–Japanese

“at length” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinaganaga

Example

先生は長々と話しました。sen sei wa naga naga to hana shi ma shi ta

The teacher talked at length.

Illustration for 長々 (at length)

How to say “at length” in Japanese

“At length” in Japanese is 長々 (naganaga).

Shows that an action or state continues for a notably long time, often longer than expected.

Full entry for 長々: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 長々

彼は質問に長々と答えました。kare wa shitsu mon ni naga naga to kota e ma shi ta

He answered the question at length.

Tips for using 長々

  • In English, at length can mean either for a long time or in detail, whereas 長々 (naganaga) usually keeps the focus on prolonged continuation.

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