🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

忍耐する

Native Script:日本語

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nintai suru

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Persevere/ˌpɜːr.səˈvɪər/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"どんな困難があっても忍耐しなければならない。"

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.

    "Despite the numerous setbacks, the research team resolved to persevere until they found a solution."
  2. 2

    To maintain a purpose, commitment, or belief under adverse conditions.

    "She had to persevere through years of rigorous training before making the national team."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'perseverare', formed from 'perseverus' meaning 'very strict or earnest', combining 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'severus' (severe, earnest). Entering the English language in the late 14th century via Old French, the term originally retained a sense of abiding strictly by a course, later evolving to denote steadfast persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

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