Frequency rank: 27,390. – 27,616.
- tenacious; persevering; persistent; stubborn; steadfast
- sticky
adjective (keiyoushi)
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- tenacious; persevering; persistent; stubborn; steadfast
- sticky
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.
She continued her research tenaciously and finally achieved success.
That athlete persevered through rigorous training.
This meaning refers to a physical quality, indicating that something has adhesive properties or is tacky to the touch.
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ねばりづよ粘り強さtenacityねばりづよく粘り強くつづける続けるto continue with persistenceねばりづよい粘り強いどりょく努力steadfast effortねばりづよい粘り強いひと人a tenacious personねばりづよい粘り強いこうしょう交渉persistent negotiationねばりづよい粘り強いしせい姿勢steady stanceしっぱい失敗してもねばりづよく粘り強くちょうせん挑戦するto challenge persistently even after failureねばりづよい粘り強いいし意志strong willねばりづよ粘り強さをもつ持つto have tenacityねばりづよい粘り強いちいむチームa tenacious team
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