根気(こんき)

根気(こんき) means "patience" or "perseverance"—the ability to persist through difficulties over time.

Common expressions

• 根気(こんき)よく: patiently, persistently
• 根気(こんき)がいる: to require patience
• 根気(こんき)が続(つづ)く: to have staying power
• 根気(こんき)が続(つづ)かない: to lose patience, give up easily
• 根気(こんき)強(づよ)い: persevering, patient

Contrast with similar words

• 根気(こんき): sustained patience for long-term effort
• 忍耐(にんたい): endurance, bearing hardship
• 辛抱(しんぼう): patience, putting up with something

Usage: Often used when describing work or learning that requires persistent effort.