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[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·い]
nebariduyoi
i adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[ねばりづよ(強)·い]
nebariduyoi
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English Meaning(s) for 粘り強い

i adjective
  1. tenacious; persevering; persistent; stubborn; steadfast
  2. sticky
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Definition and Synonyms for 粘り強い

Mucilaginous having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Synonyms: べちゃべちゃ, 粘い, 粘っこい, 粘り強い, 粘着性
Patient enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
Synonyms: 我慢強い, 粘り強い, 腰強, 辛抱強い
Toughness enduring strength and energy
Synonyms: スタミナ, タフネス, 根, 根, 根気, 粘り強い, 精力

Meanings for each kanji in 粘り強い

» sticky; glutinous; greasy; persevere
» strong

Categories 粘り強い is a member of

Endurance the power to withstand hardship or stress
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Conjugations for 粘り強い

Adjective stem
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)]
nebariduyo
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te-form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く·て]
nebariduyokute
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Negative te-form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く·な·く·て]
nebariduyokunakute
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Adverbial Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く]
nebariduyoku
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Plain Form
Present Indicative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·い]
nebariduyoi
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く·な·い]
nebariduyokunai
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Past Indicative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·か·っ·た]
nebariduyokatta
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Past Indicative Negative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く·な·か·っ·た]
nebariduyokunakatta
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Provisional Form
Present Indicative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·け·れ·ば]
nebariduyokereba
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く·な·け·れ·ば]
nebariduyokunakereba
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Present Indicative Negative Colloquial Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く·な·き·ゃ]
nebariduyokunakya
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Conditional Form
Present Indicative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·か·っ·た·ら]
nebariduyokattara
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·く·な·か·っ·た·ら]
nebariduyokunakattara
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Nominalized Form
Objective Form
[ねば(粘)·り·づよ(強)·さ]
nebariduyosa
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Sample Sentences for 粘り強い

He has a spirit of tenacity.
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