長なが丁ちょう場ば

noun

long stretch; long haul; marathon; time-consuming work

Refers to a task, event, or period that requires sustained effort over a long time. Often used for meetings, negotiations, projects, or journeys.

• 今日きょうの会かい議ぎは長なが丁ちょう場ばになりそうだ。

  Today's meeting looks like it will be a long haul.

• このプロジェクトは長なが丁ちょう場ばだから、計けい画かく的てきに進すすめよう。

  This project is a marathon, so let's proceed systematically.

noun

long scene; long act

Theatrical term for a long scene or act in a play. Less common in everyday speech.

• この芝しば居いの第だい二に幕まくは長なが丁ちょう場ばで、役やく者しゃにとって大たい変へんだ。

  The second act of this play is a long scene and tough on the actors.