JLPT N1 Advanced
持病
Chronic illness or long-standing ailment
Readings
1 Noun
Chronic Illness
Refers to an ongoing medical condition or chronic disease that a person currently possesses and manages.
Example
腰痛 が 私 の 持病 なん です 。
Lower back pain is my chronic problem.
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2 Noun
Long-standing Bad Habit" (Figurative)
Designates a persistent bad habit or negative tendency that manifests repeatedly and is difficult to correct.
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