粘り強い | Japanese meaning

粘り強い【ねばりづよい】

Frequency rank: 27,390. – 27,616.

adjective (keiyoushi)

tenacious; persevering; persistent; stubborn; steadfast
sticky

Forms

粘り強い【ねばりづよい】Frequency rank: 27,390. – 27,616.
ねばり強い【ねばりづよい】
ねばりづよい

Generated definitions (experimental)

tenacious; persevering; persistent; stubborn; steadfast

This meaning describes a strong willingness to continue pursuing a goal or holding onto beliefs despite challenges or obstacles. It highlights qualities of determination and resilience.

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She continued her research tenaciously and finally achieved success.

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That athlete persevered through rigorous training.

sticky

This meaning refers to a physical quality, indicating that something has adhesive properties or is tacky to the touch.

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There was a sticky glue left on the table.

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This candy is so sticky that it’s difficult to eat.

Generated collocations (experimental)

tenacityto continue with persistencesteadfast efforta tenacious personpersistent negotiationsteady stanceto challenge persistently even after failurestrong willto have tenacitya tenacious team

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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He has a spirit of tenacity.

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