忍耐強い（にんたいづよい）
JLPT N2 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 6
Meaning: patient/enduring
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 忍耐強くて | にんたいづよくて |
| ta-form (past) | 忍耐強かった | にんたいづよかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 忍耐強くない | にんたいづよくない |
Example sentences
- 忍耐強く困難を乗りこえる。 — Overcome difficulties with patience and perseverance.
- 彼は忍耐強く、あきらめない。 — He's persevering and never gives up.
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