粘っこい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 粘っこい | 粘っこくない |
| Polite | 粘っこいです | 粘っこくないですalso 粘っこくありません |
| Past polite | 粘っこかったです | 粘っこくなかったですalso 粘っこくありませんでした |
| Past | 粘っこかった | 粘っこくなかった |
| Te-form | 粘っこくて | 粘っこくなくて |
| Adverbial | 粘っこく | |
| Conditional | 粘っこければ | 粘っこくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 粘っこかったら | 粘っこくなかったら |
Describes a thick, sticky texture that clings, like natto or heavy syrup. Often carries a slightly negative or emphatic nuance compared to 粘り強い.
This natto is very sticky.
Something sticky got on my hands.
tenacious; persistent; stubborn
Used for a person's character or attitude that is annoyingly persistent or won't let go. More colloquial and negative than 粘り強い.
He's so persistent that even if you refuse, he won't give up easily.