執念(しゅうねん)

しゅうねん
noun
tenacity; persistence; obsession
emotion
1. tenacity; persistence; obsession; dogged determination
An intense, unwavering attachment to a goal, desire, or grudge. Can be used positively (admirable persistence) or negatively (unhealthy obsession or deep-seated resentment).
彼(かれ)の執念(しゅうねん)には驚(おどろ)かされる。
I am amazed by his tenacity.
執念(しゅうねん)で夢(ゆめ)をかなえた。
She achieved her dream through sheer determination.
犯人(はんにん)は執念(しゅうねん)深(ぶか)く被害者(ひがいしゃ)を追(お)い続(つづ)けていたことが分(わ)かった。
It was found that the perpetrator had been persistently pursuing the victim.

Usage

執念(しゅうねん) implies a powerful, almost supernatural force of will. It can describe admirable determination toward a positive goal or frightening obsession and vindictiveness. Context determines whether the nuance is positive or negative.

Common collocations

  • 執念(しゅうねん)深(ぶか)い (tenacious, persistent — often negative)
  • 執念(しゅうねん)を燃(も)やす (to burn with determination)
  • 執念(しゅうねん)の勝利(しょうり) (a victory won through sheer tenacity)
  • すさまじい執念(しゅうねん) (fierce determination)

Related words

Related Words

Related: 執着(しゅうちゃく) (attachment, fixation)
Related: 粘(ねば)り強(づよ)い (persistent, tenacious)
Related: 怨念(おんねん) (grudge, resentment)
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Added 2026.3.6 22:48 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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