Idiomatic expression referring to a situation where one is stuck and cannot move forward or backward, like the legendary warrior Benkei who died standing upright while surrounded by enemies. Often used metaphorically for negotiations, projects, or personal dilemmas.
交渉は弁慶の立ち往生で、どちらも譲らなかった。
The negotiations were at a stalemate, with neither side willing to budge.
