1.
long run, extended run, extended showing
A theatrical production, film, or exhibition that continues for an extended period due to sustained popularity.
ロングラン公演だ。
It's a long-running show.
ロングラン is a wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English) from "long run," referring to a show, film, or exhibition that continues for an extended period due to sustained popularity.
Common collocations
- ロングラン公演: long-running stage performance
- ロングランヒット: long-running hit
- ロングラン上映: extended film screening
- ロングランを続ける: to continue a long run
- ロングランを記録する: to record a long run
Usage
Used primarily in entertainment: theater, film, musicals, and exhibitions. A ロングラン implies commercial success — the show keeps running because audiences keep coming.