長持ちする
nagamochi suru
In Japanese, the phrase for "long lasting" is 長持ちする (nagamochi suru).
長持ちする is used to describe physical objects that remain in good condition or continue to function for a long time, such as batteries, clothes or food. It is not typically used for abstract concepts like long-lasting relationships.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the noun 長持ち (nagamochi), which means "long-lasting" or "long-duration," and the verb する (suru), which means "to do."
Which one should you use?
While 長持ちする refers to physical objects lasting, the formal term 持続的 is used in technical or specific contexts such as science or business. For everyday conversation, you can use the informal phrase ずっと続く to convey the sense of something lasting for a long time or continuing for a while.
How does it change in a sentence?
長持ちする is a verb phrase where 長持ち acts as a noun and する is the verb. If you want to express the idea of making something last a long time, such as through careful maintenance, use the causative form 長持ちさせる.
How do you pronounce it?
nagamochi suru
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, the concept of 'long lasting' often overlaps with もったいない, a term for regret when something is wasted because it could have lasted longer.
- While 長持ちする is for objects, Japanese uses the specific term 長寿 for a 'long lasting' human life, which literally translates to 'long longevity'.
- The noun part of the phrase, 持ち (mochi), contains the verb 'to hold' or 'to carry', suggesting the object is 'holding onto' its state or value.
Examples in context
- 彼らの友情は長続きしています。Their friendship has lasted a long time.
- 経済の持続的成長は重要です。Sustainable economic growth is important.
- 彼の影響はずっと続いています。His influence has been lasting for a long time.
- この曲は長く続いているね。This song has been going on for a while, huh?
- この電池は長持ちする。Kono denchi wa nagamochi suru.This battery is long lasting.
- この靴は長持ちするかな？Kono kutsu wa nagamochi suru kana?I wonder if these shoes will be long lasting?
- 高品質なものは長持ちする。Kouhinshitsu na mono wa nagamochi suru.High quality items are long lasting.
Example conversation
At a department store, a young man and woman are looking at kitchenware.
- 大翔 Hirotoこのフライパンは長持ちするかな？Kono furaipan wa nagamochi suru kana?I wonder if this frying pan will be long lasting?
- 陽葵 Himariこれなら長持ちすると思うよ。Kore nara nagamochi suru to omou yo.I think this one will be long lasting.
- 大翔 Hirotoそうだね、丈夫そうだ。Sou dane, joubu sou da.True, it looks sturdy.
- 陽葵 Himari高いけど、いいものだよ。Takai kedo, ii mono da yo.It's expensive, but it's a good item.
