持じ久きゅう戦せん

noun

protracted war; war of attrition

Refers to a prolonged conflict where endurance and resources are decisive. Used in military, political, and metaphorical contexts.

• 両りょう軍ぐんは持じ久きゅう戦せんに突とつ入にゅうした。

  Both armies entered a war of attrition.

• この交こう渉しょうは持じ久きゅう戦せんになりそうだ。

  These negotiations look like they will become a protracted battle.