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47 粘る To Be Sticky

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Meaning

Primary

To Be Sticky

Alternative

To Persevere

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means sticky and the verb vocab version is to be sticky. It can also mean to persevere, because if you're being sticky towards the situation, not giving up and not letting go. You're totally persevering by sticking around.

Reading

ねばる

Explanation

Will I give up? I'll nevah (ねば) give up! I'll also nevah unstick from you.

Context

Context Sentences

ええっ!あのセールスマンまだうちの母ちゃんと話をしてるよ。粘るね〜!

Wow! That salesman is still talking to my mom. How persistent!

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    • ねん
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