English–Japanese
“persist” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinebaru
Example
彼は最後まで粘ります。kare wa sai go ma de neba ri ma su
He will persist until the end.
How to say “persist” in Japanese
“Persist” in Japanese is 粘る (nebaru).
It describes staying attached to something and continuing despite resistance, from physical stickiness to persistence toward a goal.
Example sentences with 粘る
周囲に反対されても、彼は最後まで粘りました。shū i ni han tai sa re te mo kare wa sai go ma de neba ri ma shi ta
Even though those around him objected, he held out until the end.
Tips for using 粘る
- In conversation, 粘る (nebaru) often describes persisting in a negotiation after an initial refusal, rather than simply working hard in private.