A1 Idiom Neutral

気が長い

ki ga nagai

Patient

Practice it

Meaning

To be patient or slow to anger.

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Cultural Background

Patience is linked to 'wa' (harmony). Similar concepts of 'Ki' exist in China and Korea.

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Remember the length

Long = Patient, Short = Impatient.

Meaning

To be patient or slow to anger.

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Remember the length

Long = Patient, Short = Impatient.

Test Yourself

Which is the opposite of {気が長い|きがながい}?

Choose the correct antonym.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 気が短い

{気が短い|きがみじかい} means short-tempered.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the opposite of {気が長い|きがながい}? Choose A1

Choose the correct antonym.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 気が短い

{気が短い|きがみじかい} means short-tempered.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, you can say 'Watashi wa ki ga nagai desu'.

Related Phrases

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気が短い

contrast

Short-tempered

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気長に待つ

builds on

Wait patiently

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