N2
くいさがる (kuisagaru)
食い下がる
to cling to, to persist, to not give up
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used when someone persistently makes a request or continues an argument without giving up, even when others have. Has a slightly tenacious or sometimes negative connotation. (粘り強く要求したり、諦めずに食らいつく様子を表す。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は交渉相手に最後まで食い下がった。
He persisted with the negotiator until the very end.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "食い下がる"!
彼女は自分の主張が通るまで、上司に_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「食い下がる」は、要求や主張を粘り強く続けるという意味です。
English: 「食い下がる」means to persistently continue one's demands or assertions.
English: 「食い下がる」means to persistently continue one's demands or assertions.
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