also: こんのよい
根の良い · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 根の良い | 根の良よくない |
| Polite | 根の良いです | 根の良よくないですalso 根の良よくありません |
| Past polite | 根の良よかったです | 根の良よくなかったですalso 根の良よくありませんでした |
| Past | 根の良よかった | 根の良よくなかった |
| Te-form | 根の良よくて | 根の良よくなくて |
| Adverbial | 根の良よく | |
| Conditional | 根の良よければ | 根の良よくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 根の良よかったら | 根の良よくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
enduring; persevering; tenacious
Describes a person who does not give up easily, showing patience and persistence over time. Often used in positive contexts to praise someone's steady character.
He's a persevering person, so I'm sure he'll see it through to the end.
His tenacious efforts paid off.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading こんのよい is the more formal or written form, while こんのいい is common in speech.
Common colloquial spelling reflecting the いい reading; often used in casual writing.
Compound of 根 (こん, 'root, spirit') + の (possessive particle) + 良い/いい ('good'). Literally 'having good roots', metaphorically describing a person with a solid, enduring character.