This is the 13717th most frequent Korean word.
마라톤
Marathon.
Used to refer to the running competition called 'marathon', indicating the event.
내일 마라톤이 열려서 많은 사람들이 참가할 예정입니다.
Tomorrow, a marathon is taking place, and many people are planning to participate.
Used metaphorically to describe engaging in an activity intensively for an extended period, such as binge-watching.
요즘은 드라마를 한 번에 몰아서 보는 마라톤을 즐기는 사람들이 많아요.
Nowadays, many people enjoy marathon sessions of watching dramas all at once.
Used symbolically to compare tackling a long, challenging task to the endurance required in a marathon.