気 長(きなが)に

きながに

adverb

patiently; taking one's time

descriptive

1. patiently; taking one's time; without rushing

Doing something at a relaxed pace without hurrying or becoming frustrated. Implies a calm, unhurried approach.

気長(きなが)に待(ま)つ。

To wait patiently.

気長(きなが)に返事(へんじ)を待(ま)ちましょう。

Let's wait patiently for a reply.

語学(ごがく)の上達(じょうたつ)には時間(じかん)がかかるので、気長(きなが)に続(つづ)けることが大事(だいじ)だ。

Improving at a language takes time, so it's important to keep at it patiently.

Usage

気長(きなが)に is most commonly followed by 待(ま)つ (to wait). The base form 気長(きなが) can also be used as a na-adjective meaning patient or easygoing: 気長(きなが)な人(ひと) (a patient person), 気長(きなが)な性格(せいかく) (an easygoing personality).

Common collocations

気長(きなが)に待(ま)つ (to wait patiently)
気長(きなが)に続(つづ)ける (to continue patiently)
気長(きなが)に付(つ)き合(あ)う (to deal with something patiently)
気長(きなが)な人(ひと) (a patient person)

Similar words

気短(きみじか) is the antonym, meaning short-tempered or impatient: 気短(きみじか)な人(ひと) (an impatient person).

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