気長 きなが Meanings な-adjective patient; unhurried; leisurely Kanji 気 spirit. Read as キ. 長 long. Read as ながい. Example sentences 気長に構える必要があります。You have to be patient. この天気とは気長に付き合っていくしかない。You have to learn to put up with this weather. まあ気長に頑張ってくれ。Well, just do your best in your own time. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists