noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
long illness; protracted illness
Refers to an illness that lasts a long time or becomes chronic. Often used in contexts of prolonged suffering or convalescence.
祖父は長患いの末に亡くなった。
My grandfather passed away after a long illness.
長患いで仕事を休んでいる。
I'm off work due to a protracted illness.