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根強い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 根強い | 根強くない |
| Polite | 根強いです | 根強くないですalso 根強くありません |
| Past polite | 根強かったです | 根強くなかったですalso 根強くありませんでした |
| Past | 根強かった | 根強くなかった |
| Te-form | 根強くて | 根強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 根強く | |
| Conditional | 根強ければ | 根強くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 根強かったら | 根強くなかったら |
Meanings
1
deep-rooted; firmly established; persistent
Describes beliefs, customs, habits, or feelings that are strongly held and not easily changed. Often used for long-standing social attitudes or persistent problems.
Old customs remain deeply rooted in this region.
He has enduring popularity.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が根強く残るfor a belief, custom, or problem to persist stubbornly
Old superstitions still persist strongly in this region.
- 根強い人気enduring, long-lasting popularity
This anime still has a devoted, lasting fanbase today.
- 根強い偏見a deep-seated prejudice
Deep-seated prejudice still exists in society.
- 根強い支持を得るto gain firm, unwavering support
That party enjoys firm, lasting support in rural areas.