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長
長 (readings: ちょう, なが; Japanese kanji) means “long / chief”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 校長 (principal).
What does 長 mean?
| Kanji | 長 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | long / chief |
| Readings | ちょう, なが |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 長
長 is read ちょう or なが depending on the word.
Example words with 長
| Example | 校長 (principal) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14