synonym Comparative
しつこい
VS
不屈
Differences Between "しつこい" and "不屈"
Option A
しつこい
Meaning
persistent, tenacious, nagging; rich, heavy (taste); bothersome
Reading
しつこい (shitsukoi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
あのセールスマンはとてもしつこい。
That salesman is very persistent.
Option B
不屈
Meaning
indomitable; unyielding; tenacious; unwavering
Reading
ふくつ (fukutsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は不屈の精神で困難を乗り越えた。
He overcame difficulties with an indomitable spirit.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(persistent, tenacious, nagging; rich, heavy (taste); bothersome)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- しつこい: An adjective with various meanings. Can be negative (annoyingly persistent, nagging, heavy/greasy taste, hard-to-remove stain) or descriptive (tenacious personality).
- 不屈: Describes a spirit, attitude, or effort that never gives up despite difficulties, hardships, or setbacks. Often used with 精神 (seishin - spirit) or 努力 (doryoku - effort).
- しつこい: An adjective with various meanings. Can be negative (annoyingly persistent, nagging, heavy/greasy taste, hard-to-remove stain) or descriptive (tenacious personality).
- 不屈: Describes a spirit, attitude, or effort that never gives up despite difficulties, hardships, or setbacks. Often used with 精神 (seishin - spirit) or 努力 (doryoku - effort).
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