1.
patient; easygoing; unhurried; leisurely
Having a calm, relaxed disposition that does not rush or become easily frustrated. Willing to wait without getting anxious.
A na-adjective composed of 気 (spirit/temperament) + 長 (long), literally meaning 'long-tempered.' Used both as a modifier (気長な) and adverbially (気長に).
Common collocations
- 気長に待つ: to wait patiently
- 気長な人: a patient person
- 気長に付き合う: to deal with something patiently over time
- 気長に構える: to take a relaxed approach
Usage
The adverbial form 気長に is extremely common, often used as advice or encouragement to be patient. It implies a positive, calm attitude rather than passive resignation.