辛抱強く
shinbōzuyoku
The English phrase "patiently" is translated into Japanese as 辛抱強く (shinbōzuyoku).
辛抱強く is an adverb used to describe acting in a patient manner, specifically emphasizing the mental strength required to endure a difficult or testing situation.
Meaning: in a patient manner (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, it means 'with strong endurance'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form of this adverb is 辛抱強さ (shinbōzuyosa), which means 'patience' or 'perseverance'.
How do you pronounce it?
shinbōzuyoku
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, the act of being 辛抱強く is tied to the concept of 忍耐 (nintai), which is historically associated with the stealth and endurance of the shinobi or ninja.
- The root word 辛 in 辛抱 is the same character used for 'spicy' or 'pungent' in Japanese, implying that patience is a 'bitter' or 'sharp' experience.
- In Japanese, being described as 'patient' can sometimes be a backhanded compliment, subtly implying that you are too passive or lack the assertiveness to change a situation.
Examples in context
- トムは辛抱強く待った。Tom waited patiently.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe someone waiting 辛抱強く.Tatoeba #10917218 by SomeHungryBois, translation #2239696 by CK
- 怒りながらも、辛抱強く私の話を聞いてくれた。He was angry, but he listened to me patiently.This sentence shows how to describe someone listening to a person 辛抱強く despite being angry.Tatoeba #13201667 by small_snow, translation #301860 by CM
- 彼は辛抱強く問題を解いた。Kare wa shinbouzuyoku mondai o toita.He patiently solved the problem.
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Example conversation
Ren is learning how to use a new computer program from Yui.
- 蓮 Renすみません、もう一度教えてください。Sumimasen, mō ichido oshiete kudasai.Sorry, please tell me one more time.
- 結衣 Yuiいいですよ。辛抱強く教えますからね。Ii desu yo. Shinbō-zuyoku oshiemasu kara ne.That's fine. I'll teach you patiently.
- 蓮 Renありがとうございます。助かります。Arigatō gozaimasu. Tasukarimasu.Thank you. That helps a lot.
- 結衣 Yuiゆっくりで大丈夫ですよ。Yukkuri de daijōbu desu yo.Taking your time is perfectly fine.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
