根気（こんき）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: perseverance
Example sentences
- この作業には根気が必要だ。 — This task requires patience.
- 根気よく練習を続ける。 — Keep practicing patiently.
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