粘り
Meanings
1
Physical property of being sticky or viscous, often used for food textures or adhesives.
The natto is very sticky.
This glue doesn't have enough stickiness.
2
Figurative use describing a person's mental toughness, perseverance, or refusal to give up.
His tenacity finally brought victory.
Persistence is necessary in negotiations.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に粘りがあるsomething has a sticky/viscous texture
This rice cake has a strong stickiness.
- 粘りを見せるto show tenacity/persistence, especially in a comeback
He showed real tenacity and pulled off a comeback win at the end.
- 〈物〉の粘りを出すto bring out the stickiness/elasticity of a food while preparing it
Knead the bread dough well until it develops elasticity.
- 粘りが足りないto lack the tenacity needed to keep fighting or hold on
This team lacks the tenacity to hold on in the closing stages.