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久
long time · long (duration) · eternal
N2On: きゅう、くKun: ひさ、ひさし
Memory Aid
This kanji looks like a person sitting with their legs curled, perhaps waiting or enduring for a truly *long time*.
'Ku' — Imagine a CUCKOO clock ticking for a *long time*.
Vocabulary
久しぶりひさしぶりlong time no see, it's been a while
永久えいきゅうeternity, permanence
久しいひさしいlong (time), ancient
耐久性たいきゅうせいdurability
Example Sentences
久しぶりですね！元気でしたか？
It's been a long time, hasn't it! How have you been?
この伝統は永久に受け継がれます。
This tradition will be inherited forever.
私たちは久しい間、連絡を取っていません。
We haven't been in touch for a long time.
このカメラは高い耐久性があります。
This camera has high durability.