N2
しぶとい (shibutoi)
しぶとい
tenacious, persistent, stubborn, resilient
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes someone or something that is tough, persistent, or hard to give up or get rid of. Can be positive (resilient) or negative (stubborn, annoying). (頑固で粘り強い、またはしつこくてなかなか諦めない様子を表します。良い意味（しなやか、立ち直りが早い）でも、悪い意味（頑固、しつこい）でも使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は一度決めたら、目的を達成するまでしぶとい。
Once he makes up his mind, he's tenacious until he achieves his goal.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "しぶとい"!
あのセールスマンは何度断っても_______、なかなか諦めない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 粘り強く、諦めない性格を表す形容詞は「しぶとい」です。
English: 'しぶとい' (shibutoi) is the adjective that describes a tenacious and persistent character.
English: 'しぶとい' (shibutoi) is the adjective that describes a tenacious and persistent character.
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