How do you say "I can stand for a long time." in Japanese?

"I can stand for a long time." in Japanese is "長い時間、立てます。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I can stand for a long time.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "長い時間、立てます。" mean in English?

"長い時間、立てます。" means "I can stand for a long time." in English. Usage tip: Strong interview add-on: [休憩もきちんと取ります] (“I also take breaks properly”)—shows stamina + safety awareness.

長い時間、立てます。

nagai jikan tate masu

[nah-gah-ee jee-kahn tah-teh mah-su]

💬 Usage Tip: Strong interview add-on: [休憩もきちんと取ります] (“I also take breaks properly”)—shows stamina + safety awareness.

🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, “endurance” is valued, but in caregiving, safe pacing and preventing injury are also respected.

Phrase Breakdown

長い

nagai

[nah-gah-ee]

long

Modifies 時間 to describe long duration. Useful when describing physical stamina for caregiving shifts.

Example

長い時間、立てますので、忙しい時間帯も頑張れます。

Because I can stand for a long time, I can also work hard during busy periods.

時間

jikan

[jee-kahn]

time; hours

Noun meaning time/hours. 長い時間 is a common chunk meaning “for a long time / long hours.”

Example

長い時間立つことが多い仕事だと聞きました。

I heard it’s a job where you often stand for long periods.

立て

tate

[tah-teh]

can stand

From 立てます. Used to state ability: “I can stand.” In caregiver interviews, shows stamina and readiness.

Example

長い時間立てるので、入浴介助も問題ありません。

Since I can stand for a long time, assisting with bathing is not a problem.

ます

masu

[mah-su]

(polite ending)

Polite verb ending. Keep ます-form in interviews to sound respectful and professional.

Example

長い時間立てますし、体力には自信があります。

I can stand for long periods, and I’m confident in my stamina.

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