1.
long-lasting; durability; lasting a long time
The quality of lasting or remaining usable for a long time. Used for products, food, batteries, and other items that maintain their condition over time.
このバッテリーは長持ちする。
This battery lasts a long time.
革の靴は手入れをすれば長持ちする。
Leather shoes last a long time if you take care of them.
冷蔵庫に入れておけば野菜が長持ちするが、種類によっては常温の方がいいものもある。
Putting vegetables in the refrigerator makes them last longer, but some types are better kept at room temperature.
USAGE:
長持ちする is the most common form. It is a positive quality — things that 長持ちする are considered good value.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- バッテリーが長持ちする (the battery lasts long)
- 食べ物が長持ちする (food keeps well)
- 長持ちさせる (to make something last — causative form)
NOTE ON HOMONYMS:
Do not confuse with 長持 (a traditional long wooden chest for storing kimono and other items), which is a different word with the same reading but different pitch accent.