noun
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.
この接着剤は粘りが足りない。
This glue doesn't have enough stickiness.
noun
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.