久しい
ひさしい
hisashii
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
久しい (ひさしい (hisashii)) means "Long (time)". It is read ひさしい (hisashii). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Long (time)
Learn 久しい with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
この木は久しいです。
このきはひさしいです。
This tree is long (time that has passed).
久しい年月を経て、彼らはようやく再会した。
ひさしいねんげつをへて、かれらはようやくさいかいした。
After a long passage of years, they finally reunited.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Learn 久しい with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.