滞空

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 滞空 (たいくう), remain 滞 and air 空 combine to denote remaining airborne.
• Basic usage: 滞空 means remaining in the air.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Remaining airborne and duration
  • 滞空した states that something remained aloft, while 滞空時間 measures the duration, independently of distance traveled.