長年(ながねん)

ながねん
noun, adverb
many years; long years
1. many years; long years; for a long time
A period spanning many years; used to describe something that has continued for a long time.
長年(ながねん)の夢(ゆめ)が叶(かな)った。
My long-held dream came true.
長年(ながねん)使(つか)っている道具(どうぐ)だ。
It's a tool I've been using for many years.
長年(ながねん)の経験(けいけん)が役(やく)に立(た)った。
Years of experience proved useful.

長年(ながねん) emphasizes duration over many years.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 長年(ながねん)の夢(ゆめ) (long-held dream)
  • 長年(ながねん)の経験(けいけん) (years of experience)
  • 長年(ながねん)の研究(けんきゅう) (years of research)
  • 長年(ながねん)にわたる (spanning many years)

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 長い間(ながいあいだ): for a long time
  • 何年(なんねん)も: for many years
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Added 2026.2.3 14:02 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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