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しぶとい

  • shibutoi
JLPT LEVEL 1

Definition

adjective (keiyoushi)

  • tenacious
  • tough
  • enduring
  • dogged
  • headstrong
  • stubborn
  • obstinate
  • unyielding

Examples of しぶとい in a Sentence

彼は結構しぶといね。転んでもただでは起きぬ、いい根性しているよ。
He's a tenacious guy who always manages to come out on top. He's the kind of guy who can turn any situation to his advantage.

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