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Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji
延

N2

Meaningsprolong, stretching
On'yomiエン
Kun'yomiの、の、の、の
Strokes8
Radical廴

手書きメモYour own note

Extend; postpone; stretch; delay

Compounds

  • futures, credit (buying), stretching, total (preceding counter, unit, etc.)

  • postponement, deferral, deferment, adjournment

  • arrears, (being) overdue, delay (e.g. in payment), procrastination

  • keeping alive longer, prolonging life, life extension, life-support

  • postponement

  • delay, postponement, lateness

  • extension, prolongation

Example sentences

  • We have no choice but to postpone the meeting.

  • There was a delay due to unavoidable circumstances.

  • Not only are they missing deadlines, but their reports are also delayed.

  • A slight delay is expected.

  • I waited until the last minute.

  • Can I extend my stay?

  • The Amazon River meanders through northern Brazil.

  • For delayed flights, seasonal adjustments are made on the basis of the original flight date and so refunds of air-mile difference will not be made.