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patience, perseverance
The ability to continue despite difficulties.
根気のいる仕事
Work that requires patience.
根気よく続ける。
To continue patiently.
語学の勉強は根気が続かないとなかなか上達しない。
You won't easily improve at language study if you can't stick with it.
根気 means "patience" or "perseverance"—the ability to persist through difficulties over time. It combines 根 (root) + 気 (spirit).
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 根気よく: patiently, persistently
- 根気がいる: to require patience
- 根気が続く: to have staying power
- 根気が続かない: to lose patience, give up easily
- 根気強い: persevering, patient
CONTRAST WITH SIMILAR WORDS:
- 根気: sustained patience for long-term effort
- 忍耐: endurance, bearing hardship
- 辛抱: patience, putting up with something
USAGE: Often used when describing work or learning that requires persistent effort.