根性
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 根性
1
willpower; guts; determination; grit; spirit
Examples
セッティングは整えておいたから、後はまーくんが根性見せなきゃダメだからね？
I've set the stage so now you just have to show some guts, OK?
2
character; nature; disposition; personality
Kanji in this Word
根
10 strokes
Frequency: 620
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
root
radical
head (pimple)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね
-ね
性
8 strokes
Frequency: 104
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
sex
gender
nature
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さが
情
11 strokes
Frequency: 235
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
feelings
emotion
passion
sympathy
circumstances
facts
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
セイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なさ.け
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