息の長い

Meaning

1. adj-i
   lasting (work); sustained (effort); prolonged
2. adj-i
   long-winded

Example sentences

• 息の長い仕事になりそうだ。

  This is going to require a long steady effort.

• 東日本大震災は被災地が広範囲に及んでいるため、息の長い支援が求められている。

  Since a large area was devastated by the Tohoku earthquake of 2011, a sustained help effort is sought.