辛抱強い（しんぼうづよい）
JLPT N2 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 6
Meaning: very patient
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 辛抱強くて | しんぼうづよくて |
| ta-form (past) | 辛抱強かった | しんぼうづよかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 辛抱強くない | しんぼうづよくない |
Example sentences
- 彼は辛抱強く練習を続ける。 — He patiently keeps up his practice.
- 辛抱強い性格が成功を支える。 — A patient nature is what underpins success.
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