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“tenacity” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinebari

Example

彼は最後まで粘りを見せました。kare wa sai go ma de neba ri o mi se ma shi ta

He showed tenacity until the end.

Illustration for 粘り (tenacity)

How to say “tenacity” in Japanese

“Tenacity” in Japanese is 粘り (nebari).

Expresses sustained holding power, whether a material stays attached or a person refuses to give up.

Full entry for 粘り: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 粘り

交渉では最後まで粘りが必要です。kō shō de wa sai go ma de neba ri ga hitsu yō de su

Tenacity is necessary in negotiations.

Tips for using 粘り

  • The texture of okra and natto is often described with 粘り (nebari) in Japanese, so the word appears in ordinary food contexts as well as descriptions of persistent effort.

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