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VocabJLPT N1

long period (of time)

NounAdverbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. long period (of time)

This noun refers to a long period of time, longer than usual or expected. It is used to emphasize that something has been happening or will happen over an extended duration.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Oh wow, I've got a mountain of emails I've left sitting there for ages!

Sentence 2

As a company, we have developed a long-term talent development plan.

Sentence 3

I wasn't feeling well and ended up taking a long break from exercising.

Sentence 4

I found some miso that had been sitting in the back of the fridge for ages!

Sentence 5

Seriously — keeping someone waiting that long and not even apologizing? Unbelievable!