English–Japanese

“drag on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinagabiku

Example

会議が長引きます。kai gi ga naga bi ki ma su

The meeting drags on.

Illustration for 長引く (drag on)

How to say “drag on” in Japanese

“Drag on” in Japanese is 長引く (nagabiku).

Describes something continuing beyond its expected or planned endpoint, often with a sense of unwanted delay.

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

Example sentences with 長引く

質問が多く、授業が長引きました。shitsu mon ga ō ku ju gyō ga naga bi ki ma shi ta

The class ran long because there were many questions.

Tips for using 長引く

  • In natural conversation, 長引く (nagabiku) often suggests that an event has continued too long, making it suitable for meetings, negotiations, and symptoms.

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