気長(きなが)に

きながに
adverb
patiently; taking one's time
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)

CONTRAST:
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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