スタミナ
すたみな
noun
stamina; staying power; endurance
1.
stamina; staying power; physical endurance
Physical or mental endurance and the ability to sustain prolonged effort. From English 'stamina.'
スタミナが足りない。
I don't have enough stamina.
マラソンにはスタミナが必要だ。
Marathons require stamina.
夏バテしないように、スタミナのつく料理を食べよう。
Let's eat food that builds stamina so we don't get summer fatigue.
A loanword from English used widely in Japanese to refer to physical endurance and energy. Often used in the context of sports, work, and especially food — certain dishes are considered スタミナ料理 (stamina-building food), typically hearty meals with garlic, meat, or other high-energy ingredients.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- スタミナがある: to have stamina
- スタミナがつく: to build up stamina
- スタミナが切れる: to run out of stamina
- スタミナ料理: stamina-building food
- スタミナ不足: lack of stamina
- スタミナ丼: stamina rice bowl (hearty meat and garlic bowl)
USAGE:
In Japanese, スタミナ is more strongly associated with food culture than in English. Restaurants often advertise スタミナ定食 (stamina set meal) or スタミナ丼 (stamina bowl), typically featuring grilled meat, garlic, and rich flavors. The word carries a sense of vitality and energy beyond just physical endurance.