へいこうせん
Noun
1.
parallel lines
2.
remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions), not reaching an agreement
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議論は平行線をたどったままだ。
The discussion remains at a stalemate (literally, follows parallel lines).
幾何学では、交わらない二つの直線を平行線と呼ぶ。
In geometry, two non-intersecting straight lines are called parallel lines.
彼らの意見は常に平行線で、なかなか合意に至らない。
Their opinions are always parallel, and they rarely reach an agreement.
組合と経営側の交渉は平行線をたどり、解決の兆しが見えない。
Negotiations between the union and management are at a stalemate, with no sign of resolution.
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