to grow; to grow up
to be good at; to excel in
田舎で長じた彼は素朴だ。
Having grown up in the countryside, he is simple-hearted.
海辺で長じて、彼は水泳が得意になった。
Having grown up by the sea, he became a skilled swimmer.
自然の中で長ずる子供は好奇心を育む。
Children who grow up in nature develop curiosity.