長々

ながなが
Alternative writings: 長長, 永々, 永永
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

For a long time; at great length — often used as 'naga-naga to' to indicate something continues or is said at length (sometimes tediously).

Adverb Taking 'と'Adverb

Examples

長々と説明してしまい、みんな退屈そうだった。

I ended up explaining at length and everyone looked bored.

長々お待たせして申し訳ありませんでした。

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.

彼は会議で長々と意見を述べた。

He gave a long-winded opinion at the meeting.

2

Extending far or stretching out; lying at full length or similar senses of extended length.

Adverb Taking 'と'Adverb

Examples

午後はソファに長々と寝そべって本を読んだ。

In the afternoon I lay at full length on the sofa and read a book.

山道が長々と谷の方へ続いている。

The mountain path stretches a long way down into the valley.