synonym Comparative
根強い
VS
毅然として
Differences Between "根強い" and "毅然として"
Option A
根強い
Meaning
deeply rooted, firmly established, persistent
Reading
ねづよい (nedzuyoi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その習慣は、この地域に根強く残っている。
That custom remains deeply rooted in this region.
Option B
毅然として
Meaning
resolutely, firmly, with dignity, dauntlessly
Reading
きぜんとして (kizen toshite)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はどんな困難にも毅然として立ち向かう。
He resolutely faces any difficulty.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(deeply rooted, firmly established, persistent)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
- 毅然として: Describes an attitude or manner that is firm, resolute, and unwavering, especially in difficult or challenging situations. Often conveys strength and courage. (困難な状況や挑戦的な状況において、しっかりとした、断固とした、揺るぎない態度や様子を表します。強さと勇気を伝えることが多いです。)
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
- 毅然として: Describes an attitude or manner that is firm, resolute, and unwavering, especially in difficult or challenging situations. Often conveys strength and courage. (困難な状況や挑戦的な状況において、しっかりとした、断固とした、揺るぎない態度や様子を表します。強さと勇気を伝えることが多いです。)
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