平行線 (heikousen) Japanese meaning: parallel lines | KotomoraThese two lines are parallel lines.
Usage patterns
〈事〉は平行線をたどるfor a discussion or negotiation to remain deadlocked, with neither side giving ground
The negotiations remained deadlocked.
〈物〉が平行線を描くfor objects or lines to form parallel lines
The two rails form parallel lines.
〈事〉が平行線に終わるfor talks to end without reaching any agreement
The talks ended without either side budging.
