Physical property of being sticky or viscous, often used for food textures or adhesives.
納豆の粘りが強い。
The natto is very sticky.
This glue doesn't have enough stickiness.
Figurative use describing a person's mental toughness, perseverance, or refusal to give up.
彼の粘りが最後に勝利を呼び込んだ。
His tenacity finally brought victory.
交渉では粘りが必要だ。
Persistence is necessary in negotiations.
This rice cake has a strong stickiness.
He showed real tenacity and pulled off a comeback win at the end.
Knead the bread dough well until it develops elasticity.
This team lacks the tenacity to hold on in the closing stages.
stick to; adhere to; cling to
hard-fought win; winning through perseverance
stick it out; persevere to the end