JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
粘り強い
Tenacious and persevering, or literally sticky and glutinous.
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ねばり強い common alternative
粘り強く adverb form
1 I-adjective
Tenacious / Persevering
Describes an attitude of enduring patience and persistence where one refuses to give up despite difficulties.
Example
彼 は とても 粘り強い 性格 な ので 、 最後 まで 諦めない でしょう 。
He has a very tenacious personality, so I'm sure he won't give up until the very end.
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2 I-adjective
Sticky / Glutinous
Indicates a physical texture that is highly adhesive, viscous, or resistant to breaking when stretched.
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