(ちょうじかん)

ちょうじかん
noun
long time, long hours
time-period
1. long time, long hours, extended period
A lengthy duration of time, often used to describe work or activities that continue for many hours.
長時間(ちょうじかん)(はたら)いた
I worked for a long time.
長時間(ちょうじかん)運転(うんてん)(つか)れる
Driving for a long time is tiring.
長時間(ちょうじかん)労働(ろうどう)問題(もんだい)になっている。
Long working hours have become a problem.

長時間(ちょうじかん) refers to an extended duration. Frequently used in discussions about work, commuting, and endurance.

Forms

(ちょう) (long) + 時間(じかん) (time/hours)

Common expressions

  • 長時間(ちょうじかん)労働(ろうどう): long working hours (a major social issue in Japan)
  • 長時間(ちょうじかん)わたる: lasting for a long time
  • 長時間(ちょうじかん)(): to wait for a long time
  • 長時間(ちょうじかん)運転(うんてん): long drive

Common patterns

Functions as both a noun and an adverbial modifier. Can directly modify verbs (長時間(ちょうじかん)(はたら)) or use to modify nouns (長時間(ちょうじかん)会議(かいぎ)).

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