English–Japanese
“stubbornness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiiji
Example
彼は意地を張っています。kare wa i ji o ha tte i ma su
He is being stubborn.
How to say “stubbornness” in Japanese
“Stubbornness” in Japanese is 意地 (iji).
Centers on holding firmly to one's own position, whether this appears as pride, determination, or refusal to give way.
Example sentences with 意地
彼女は注意されても、意地を張り続けます。kano jo wa chū i sa re te mo i ji o ha ri tsuzu ke ma su
She keeps being stubborn even when corrected.
Tips for using 意地
- In everyday Japanese, 意地 (iji) can describe admirable determination as well as frustrating stubbornness, so its tone depends on the situation.