• 長期ちょうき — long term; long period
• 校長こうちょう — school principal
• 社長しゃちょう — company president
• 成長せいちょう — growth, development
• 特長とくちょう — special strength

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This kanji originally depicted long hair, symbolizing old age or seniority. Over time, it came to represent not just “long” but also “leader” — someone with experience, wisdom, or a high position.

この道みちは とても長ながいです。
This road is very long.

社長しゃちょうは 会議かいぎに出席しゅっせきしました。
The company president attended the meeting.