粘り強さ
nebarizuyosa
The English word "persistence" is translated into Japanese as 粘り強さ (nebarizuyosa).
粘り強さ is a noun used to describe a positive character trait of someone who does not give up easily, often in the face of difficulty. The phrase akiramenai is an informal way to express persistence meaning not giving up.
Meaning: property of being persistent (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
nebarizuyosa
Did you know?
- The quality of persistence 粘り強さ shares a linguistic root with ねばねば, the onomatopoeia used to describe the slimy texture of foods like okra and fermented soybeans.
- Japanese culture often celebrates 'ganbaru', a concept of persistence that focuses on the process of enduring effort rather than just the final result.
- The concept of persistence is often tied to the word 根性 'konjō', which refers to 'guts' or 'spirit'. While 粘り強さ describes the steady quality of persistence, 根性 describes the raw willpower used to force it.
Examples in context
- 彼の粘り強さは素晴らしい。Kare no nebarizuyosa wa subarashii.His persistence is wonderful.
- 粘り強さが成功の鍵です。Nebarizuyosa ga seikou no kagi desu.Persistence is the key to success.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are discussing a difficult project at work.
- 蓮 Renこの問題は本当に難しいね。Kono mondai wa hontō ni muzukashii ne.This problem is really difficult, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiでも、蓮さんの粘り強さがあれば大丈夫です。Demo, Ren-san no nebarizuyosa ga areba daijōbu desu.But with your persistence, Ren, it will be okay.
- 蓮 Renありがとう。最後まで諦めないよ。Arigatō. Saigo made akiramenai yo.Thank you. I won't give up until the end.
- 結衣 Yui期待していますね。Kitai shite imasu ne.I'm counting on you.
