Translation and Meaning of: 延長 - enchou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 延長 (enchou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: enchou
Kana: えんちょう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: extension; stretching; extension; length increase
Meaning in English: extension;elongation;prolongation;lengthening
Definition: To extend a certain period or duration.
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Explanation and Etymology - (延長) enchou
The Japanese word 「延長」(enchou) is composed of two kanji, 「延」 which means "to stretch" or "to extend," and 「長」 which refers to "length" or "long." Together, these two ideas convey the concept of prolonging or extending something in terms of time or space. In everyday usage, 「延長」 can refer both to the extension of a period of time and to the expansion of something physical. The etymology thus reflects the combination of the concepts of prolongation and length.
In terms of definition, 「延長」 is a versatile expression in the Japanese language. It is often used in contexts that involve extending deadlines, such as when a contract is extended or a delivery deadline is prolonged. In the field of sports, for example, a game can go into 「延長」 when the regulation time ends in a tie, requiring additional time. Similarly, it can be used in everyday situations, such as the extension of a rental or a service subscription.
The origin of the word 「延長」 traces back to classical Chinese, from where many kanji and Japanese vocabulary were derived. The use of individual kanji reflects cultural and historical influences that blended in the formation of the current Japanese language. Historically, the need to express concepts of time and space, crucial for planning and social organization, led to the widespread use of this word. Even today, 「延長」 continues to be widely applied in various situations, from informal conversations to more formal and bureaucratic contexts.
Synonyms and similar words
- 延期 (Enki) - Postponement, delay
- 延長する (Enchou suru) - Extend, prolong (the duration)
- 延ばす (Nobasu) - Extend, prolong (something physical or time)
- 延びる (Nobiru) - To be extended, to be prolonged (normally in a passive way)
- 延長期間 (Enchou kikan) - Extension period
- 延長戦 (Enchou sen) - Extension (in sports)
- 延長時間 (Enchou jikan) - Time for extension
- 延長線 (Enchou sen) - Extension line
- 延長手続き (Enchou tetsuzuki) - Extension procedures
- 延長契約 (Enchou keiyaku) - Extension contract
- 延長保証 (Enchou hoshou) - Extension guarantee
- 延長料金 (Enchou ryoukin) - Cost of extension
- 延長期限 (Enchou kigen) - Extension deadline
- 延長措置 (Enchou sochi) - Measure of length
- 延長命令 (Enchou meirei) - Order of extension
- 延長命令書 (Enchou meireisho) - Extension order document
- 延長申請 (Enchou shinsei) - Extension request
- 延長手数料 (Enchou tesuuryou) - Extension fee
- 延長費用 (Enchou hiyou) - Extension costs
- 延長承認 (Enchou shounin) - Approval of the extension
- 延長許可 (Enchou kyoka) - Extension authorization
- 延長制限 (Enchou seigen) - Extension limitations
- 延長追加 (Enchou tsuika) - Extension addition
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How to Write in Japanese - (延長) enchou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (延長) enchou:
Example Sentences - (延長) enchou
Below are some example sentences:
Enchō suru hitsuyō ga arimasu
We need to extend.
You need to extend it.
- 延長する - verb that means "to extend" or "to prolong"
- 必要 - adjective meaning "necessary" or "essential"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- あります - verb that indicates the existence or presence of something, in this case, the need to extend or prolong something
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