長引く

ながびく

to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist

JLPT N2 common word Also written 長びく

Meaning

v5kvi
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger

Example sentences

長引く不況のために、多くの労働者が失業している。

Because of the protracted depression, many workers are unemployed.
長びきそうですか。

Will it take long to recover?
治療は苦痛を長引かせた。

The treatment prolonged the agony.