noun
long hit
A loanword from English, used in Japanese to refer to a hit that travels a long distance, especially in baseball or golf. Also used metaphorically for a long-running success (e.g., a hit product that sells well over an extended period).
彼はレフトスタンドにロングヒットを放った。
He hit a long hit into the left-field stands.
このゲームは発売から3年経ってもロングヒットを続けて
This game continues to be a long-running hit even three years after its release.