長ける

Etymology
From earlier consonant stem ; became vowel stem take- when the conclusive was overtaken by the attributive form which ultimately resulted in the shift from lower bigrade to lower monograde conjugation class. Cognate with, , ,.

Verb

 * 1) to rise high
 * 2) for the sun to rise high
 * 3) to grow late; to come to an end
 * 4) to have a high ability; to be talented
 * 5) to grow old
 * 1) to have a high ability; to be talented
 * 2) to grow old
 * 1) to grow old
 * 1) to grow old