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根の良い (こんのよい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
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.
His tenacious efforts paid off.
Written forms 根の良い
根こん のいい
Common colloquial spelling reflecting the いい reading; often used in casual writing.
こんのいい
Kanji 根 root, radical, head (pimple) Similar words 根こん 気き 根気 is a noun meaning 'patience' or 'perseverance', while 根の良い is an adjective phrase describing a person's enduring nature.
粘ねば り 強づよ い 粘り強い also means 'tenacious' but emphasizes stubborn persistence, sometimes with a nuance of not letting go; 根の良い focuses more on inner strength and steady endurance.
Etymology 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.
