“Long term” or “Since old time” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “久”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “久” means “Take a long time”, “Since ancient time” or “For a long time” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “久”
Jouyou Kanji “久” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 3 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | きゅう(kyuu) |
| く(ku) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ひさ(しい)(hisa(shii)) |
| Meanings | Long, For a long time |
| Since old time, Since ancient time | |
| Take a long time, keep for a long time |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “久”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 久闊(きゅうかつ-kyu u ka tsu) | Not having met or contacted someone for a long time, Neglect of friends |
| 久々(きゅうきゅう-kyu u kyu u) | In a long time, Long time (ago), While (ago), Long ago, Long while (ago), (In a) long while |
| 久故(きゅうこ-kyu u ko) | Old acquaintance |
| 久離(きゅうり-kyu u ri) | Removal of dissolute sons from the family register (Edo period) |
| 久遠(くおん-ku o n) | Eternity |
| 久之(ひさしくして or しばらくして-hi sa shi ku shi te (or) shi ba ra ku shi te) | After for a while |
| 永久(えいきゅう-e i kyu u) | Forever, Permanence, Perpetuity, Eternity |
| 恒久(こうきゅう-ko u kyu u) | Permanent, Everlasting |
| 持久(じきゅう-ji kyu u) | Endurance, Persistence |
| 耐久(たいきゅう-ta i kyu u) | Durability, Endurance |
| 天長地久(てんちょうちきゅう-te n cho u chi kyu u) | Coeval with heaven and earth |
| 悠久(ゆうきゅう-yu u kyu u) | Eternity, Permanence, Unending |
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