also 永年
- noun, adverb many years; a long time
ながねん
many years
also 永年
トムとは長年の友達だ。 I've been friends with Tom for many years. #2107022
長年の苦労が水の泡だ。 Years of effort came to nothing. #4770509
長年の努力が烏有に帰した。 Years of effort came to nothing. #75865
彼の長年の望みが実現した。 The desire he has had for years has been fulfilled. #116505
私たちは長年の仲間である。 We've been mates for years. #165419
コックは家族に長年仕えた。 The cook served the family for many years. #224135
彼は外国に長年住んでいた。 He lived abroad for many years. #237369
彼は長年建築業を営んできた。 He has carried on his business as a builder for many years. #102044