根強(ねづよ)い

ねづよい
adjective (i-adjective)
deep-rooted, persistent
1. deep-rooted, firmly established, persistent
Describes something that is firmly entrenched and difficult to change or eliminate. Used for beliefs, customs, support, popularity, and prejudices that endure over time.
根強(ねづよ)い人気(にんき)がある。
It has enduring popularity.
その偏見(へんけん)は今(いま)でも根強(ねづよ)く残(のこ)っている。
That prejudice still persists deeply even now.
反対(はんたい)派(は)の根強(ねづよ)い抵抗(ていこう)にもかかわらず、法案(ほうあん)は可決(かけつ)された。
Despite persistent opposition from dissenters, the bill was passed.

FORMS:

  • Predicate: 根強(ねづよ)い
  • Adverbial: 根強(ねづよ)く (e.g., 根強(ねづよ)く残(のこ)る — to persist deeply)
  • Modifier: 根強(ねづよ)い + noun

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 根強(ねづよ)い人気(にんき): enduring popularity
  • 根強(ねづよ)い支持(しじ): firm/deep-rooted support
  • 根強(ねづよ)い反対(はんたい): persistent opposition
  • 根強(ねづよ)い偏見(へんけん): deep-seated prejudice
  • 根強(ねづよ)く残(のこ)る: to persist tenaciously

USAGE:
Almost always used for abstract things (beliefs, attitudes, support) rather than physical objects. It carries a nuance of being stubbornly entrenched, which can be positive (enduring popularity) or negative (persistent prejudice).

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