► 名詞持久 [じきゅう]
meaning: endure rank: 3☆
戦争は持久戦になった ⇨ The war has become a battle of endurance, attrition
(☛ Usually about people to maintain the same level of activity for a long time)More examples:- マラソンは瞬発力ではなく持久力の勝負だ ⇨ Marathon is a matter of endurance, not spurt