VocabJLPT N2
long time
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. long time
  2. 2. several hours
This noun and adverb describe a long period of time or working for many hours. It is frequently used in discussions about work culture, such as long working hours, and modifies verbs to indicate that an action takes place over an extended duration.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He bragged that he was good at staying focused for long periods of time.

Sentence 2

Why do you keep me waiting so long?

Sentence 3

She made it clear: "I can't do long overtime shifts."

Sentence 4

We sincerely apologize for the extended time this has taken.

Sentence 5

Why have I been beating myself up for so long?