noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
endurance contest; test of endurance
A competition or situation where the winner is the one who can endure longer, often used for patience, stamina, or willpower.
この仕事は根比べだ。
This job is a test of endurance.
彼と根比べをしても勝ち目はない。
There's no chance of winning an endurance contest against him.