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longest

の-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. longest
2. oldest

This word means "the longest," used to describe the greatest length or duration among a group of things. It is the superlative form relating to length or time, and you might see it used in record-keeping, geography, or historical contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Which one do you think will end up with the longest wait time?

Sentence 2

The official announcement stated that the traffic backup was at its longest, twenty kilometers.

Sentence 3

In the meeting room, we were warned: "Remarks are limited to three minutes at most."

Sentence 4

Want to compare which shoelace is the longest?

Sentence 5

He laughed and said "this is the longest day of my life."