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根性
konjou
Description
「根性」は、つらいことがあってもあきらめない強い心のことです。
"根性" means a strong spirit that doesn't give up even when things are tough.
スポーツや仕事で、がんばる気持ちを表すときによく使います。
It is often used to express determination in sports or work.
Meanings
根性konjou
guts; willpower; fighting spirit
彼は根性があるから、最後までがんばる。
He has guts, so he'll keep trying until the end.
根性konjou
a person's basic nature or character
あの人は根性が悪い。
That person has a mean streak.
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Notes
- Etymology
根 (root) + 性 (nature) — literally the 'nature at one's root', hence innate spirit or character.
- Nuance
Often praises perseverance, but 根性が悪い uses it neutrally to mean one's basic disposition.
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