粘る

To be sticky or adhesive; to persevere or stick it out.

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粘ります polite form

粘って te-form

粘り noun form for "stickiness" or "perseverance"

1 Verb (intransitive)

To be sticky / gooey

Describes a substance possessing high viscosity and elasticity that stretches rather than breaking.

Example

この納豆はよく粘るね。

This natto is really sticky, isn't it?

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2 Verb (intransitive)

To persevere / hang in there

Refers to persisting stubbornly in a difficult situation or holding out long after others would have quit.

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粘る

ねばる

To be sticky or adhesive; to persevere or stick it out.

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