synonym Comparative
しつこい
VS
粘り強い
Differences Between "しつこい" and "粘り強い"
Option A
しつこい
Meaning
persistent; tenacious; insistent; bothersome; heavy (taste/smell)
Reading
しつこい (shitsukoi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
あの店の店員のしつこい勧誘には困った。
I was bothered by that shop assistant's persistent sales pitch.
Option B
粘り強い
Meaning
tenacious, persevering
Reading
ねばりづよい (nebariduyoi)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとても粘り強いですね。
This is very tenacious, persevering, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(persistent; tenacious; insistent; bothersome; heavy (taste/smell))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- しつこい: Describes a person who is overly persistent or nagging, a strong taste/smell that lingers, or an action that is repetitive and bothersome. Often has a negative connotation.
- 粘り強い: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- しつこい: Describes a person who is overly persistent or nagging, a strong taste/smell that lingers, or an action that is repetitive and bothersome. Often has a negative connotation.
- 粘り強い: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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