1.
long-term, extended period
A prolonged duration of time, often used in contexts of planning, investment, or stays.
長期計画を立てる。
Make a long-term plan.
長期の休暇を取りたい。
I want to take a long vacation.
この投資は長期で考えるべきだ。
This investment should be considered in the long term.
長期 refers to an extended period, typically months to years. It functions as a noun and as a no-adjective modifier (長期の).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 長期計画 (long-term plan)
- 長期滞在 (long stay, extended stay)
- 長期休暇 (long vacation)
- 長期投資 (long-term investment)
- 長期金利 (long-term interest rate)
- 長期戦 (prolonged battle/struggle)
USAGE PATTERNS:
- 長期にわたる (extending over a long period)
- 長期的に (in the long run)
- 長期で考える (to think long-term)
TIME SCALE SERIES:
- 短期: short-term (days to weeks)
- 中期: medium-term
- 長期: long-term (months to years)
Related Words
Antonym:
短期 (short-term)