godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be sticky; be adhesive
Describes a physical property of substances that cling or resist separation, such as natto, mochi, or glue.
納豆はよく粘る。
Natto is very sticky.
この餅はよく粘って、なかなか噛み切れない。
This mochi is very sticky and hard to bite through.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Figurative use: to keep going without giving up, often in difficult situations, negotiations, or competitions. Can also mean to stay somewhere longer than expected.
最後まで粘って、逆転勝利を収めた。
They persevered until the end and achieved a come-from-behind victory.
交渉で粘って、なんとか値引きしてもらった。
I persisted in the negotiations and managed to get a discount.
彼は会議の後も粘って質問を続けた。
He lingered after the meeting and kept asking questions.