1.
long; long-style; full-length
Loanword from English 'long', most often attached to clothing, hair, or other items to indicate a longer-than-standard version. Used as a modifier rather than a standalone noun.
ロングヘアにした。
I grew my hair long.
Functions as a modifier in compound katakana words rather than as a standalone noun. The antonym ショート (short) follows the same pattern.
Compounds
- ロングヘア: long hair
- ロングスカート: long skirt
- ロングコート: long coat
- ロングセラー: long-time bestseller
- ロングラン: long run (of a show or film)